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300 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007415007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 10 November 2011
Description
An engrossing examination of political and personal life in Central America, from the award-winning author of The Year of Magical Thinking. Writing with the economical swiftness and concentrated perception that has made her one of America’s most d...
Community Reviews Summary of 538 reviews
Moods
emotional 52%
dark 50%
sad 41%
mysterious 33%
challenging 29%
tense 29%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 19% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 41% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Death, Emotional abuseModerate
Cancer, Child death, Chronic illnessMinor
Homophobia, Antisemitism
300 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007415007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 10 November 2011
Description
An engrossing examination of political and personal life in Central America, from the award-winning author of The Year of Magical Thinking. Writing with the economical swiftness and concentrated perception that has made her one of America’s most d...
Community Reviews Summary of 538 reviews
Moods
emotional 52%
dark 50%
sad 41%
mysterious 33%
challenging 29%
tense 29%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
informative 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 19% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 41% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 31% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 51% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Death, Emotional abuseModerate
Cancer, Child death, Chronic illnessMinor
Homophobia, Antisemitism