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114 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781908276421
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: And Other Stories
Publication date: 05 March 2015
Description
Signs Preceding the End of the World is one of the most arresting novels to be published in Spanish in the last ten years. Yuri Herrera does not simply write about the border between Mexico and the United States and those who cross it. He explores...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,490 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
dark 44%
adventurous 43%
mysterious 39%
tense 32%
emotional 30%
sad 17%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 34% | Plot: 24%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Police brutality, XenophobiaModerate
Abandonment, Blood, InfidelityMinor
Sexual assault, Fatphobia, War114 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781908276421
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: And Other Stories
Publication date: 05 March 2015
Description
Signs Preceding the End of the World is one of the most arresting novels to be published in Spanish in the last ten years. Yuri Herrera does not simply write about the border between Mexico and the United States and those who cross it. He explores...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,490 reviews
Moods
challenging 46%
dark 44%
adventurous 43%
mysterious 39%
tense 32%
emotional 30%
sad 17%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 34% | Plot: 24%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 57% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Police brutality, XenophobiaModerate
Abandonment, Blood, InfidelityMinor
Sexual assault, Fatphobia, War