The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

The Bullet Swallower

Elizabeth Gonzalez James

257 pages • first pub 2024 (editions) user-added

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Description

In 1895, Antonio Sonoro is the latest in a long line of ruthless men. He’s good with his gun and is drawn to trouble but he’s also out of money and out of options. A drought has ravaged the town of Dorado, Mexico, where he lives with his wife and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,110 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
dark 56%
emotional 43%
tense 41%
reflective 37%
mysterious 32%
sad 24%
challenging 18%
hopeful 11%
funny 6%
inspiring 5%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 64%
fast 18%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 37% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 26% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.84

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