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anastasia86's review
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
vicky523's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
dominic_p085's review
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
ohlhauc's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
christmaskid's review
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
nathaliehoffmannn's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
serendipitysbooks's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Simpatia opens with Ulises being left by his wife Paulina. When her father dies, Ulises is surprised to be the major beneficiary of the will - so long as he can convert the family estate into a sanctuary for abandoned dogs before the imposed deadline. This novel highlights aspects of post-Chavez Venezuela- corruption, state surveillance, and a fleeing population (hence the abandoned dogs) - while also showing how we all need meaning and connection. And it does so with plenty of references to The Godfather, the writings of Elizabeth von Arnim and Greek mythology. So a somewhat quirky but mostly enjoyable read, although dog-lovers may struggle with a few scenes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Murder
mads_reads's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
paocroce's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
dadoodoflow's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Another book for the well read who can follow all the references, though not necessary for understanding it. This was excellent and the wonderful thing is that he probably has a better book in him. You can see a masterpiece in this guy. Can’t wait.