The Slaughteryard by Esteban Echeverría
The Slaughteryard

Esteban Echeverría

94 pages first pub 1871 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective medium-paced
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Description

The first English translation of an Argentinean classic.Argentina, 1839. A young man dies for his political beliefs when attacked by a mob in a slaughteryard used to butcher cattle.The story takes place at the height of Juan Manuel de Rosas’ reign...

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Community Reviews Summary of 188 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
reflective 55%
tense 44%
challenging 22%
funny 11%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 11%

Pace

fast 42%
slow 28%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

2.95

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