The Taiga Syndrome by Cristina Rivera Garza

The Taiga Syndrome

Cristina Rivera Garza with Aviva Kana (Translator), Suzanne Jill Levine (Translator)

105 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction fantasy mystery challenging dark mysterious fast-paced
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A fairy tale run amok, The Taiga Syndrome follows an unnamed female Ex-Detective as she searches for a couple who has fled to the far reaches of the earth. A betrayed husband is convinced by a brief telegram that his second ex-wife wants him to tr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 444 reviews

Moods

mysterious 85%
dark 64%
challenging 50%
reflective 35%
tense 22%
adventurous 14%
emotional 9%
sad 5%
funny 1%

Pace

fast 45%
slow 29%
medium 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 25% | Character: 16% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.51

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