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122 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Juan Rulfo is one of the most important writers of twentieth-century Mexico, though he wrote only two books—the novel Pedro Páramo (1955) and the short story collection El llano en llamas (1953). First translated into English in 1967 as The Burnin...
Community Reviews Summary of 777 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
122 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Juan Rulfo is one of the most important writers of twentieth-century Mexico, though he wrote only two books—the novel Pedro Páramo (1955) and the short story collection El llano en llamas (1953). First translated into English in 1967 as The Burnin...
Community Reviews Summary of 777 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