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191 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780292701328
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: 01 June 1971
Description
A major figure in the history of post-Revolutionary literature in Mexico, Juan Rulfo received international acclaim for his brilliant short novel Pedro Páramo (1955) and his collection of short stories El llano en llamas (1953), translated as a co...
Community Reviews Summary of 776 reviews
Moods
adventurous 48%
reflective 48%
emotional 44%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
challenging 32%
funny 30%
tense 30%
lighthearted 8%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 25% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 22% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Body shamingMinor
Addiction, Abandonment
191 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780292701328
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: 01 June 1971
Description
A major figure in the history of post-Revolutionary literature in Mexico, Juan Rulfo received international acclaim for his brilliant short novel Pedro Páramo (1955) and his collection of short stories El llano en llamas (1953), translated as a co...
Community Reviews Summary of 776 reviews
Moods
adventurous 48%
reflective 48%
emotional 44%
mysterious 40%
sad 40%
challenging 32%
funny 30%
tense 30%
lighthearted 8%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 4%
hopeful 2%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 47% | Character: 25% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 22% | No: 16% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Adult/minor relationship, Body shamingMinor
Addiction, Abandonment