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amorphousbl0b's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
As a look into the dark side of the Mexican Revolution, deemphasizing the grand battle of ideologies most revolutions are painted as, this is a very compelling read.
One thing I’d like to mention: the localization in this book is quite good. As the phonetic accent of a rural Mexican wouldn’t really work in English, it’s been translated to read as southern, so that a US audience will get the same connotations from the characters’ accents as the Mexican readers.
One thing I’d like to mention: the localization in this book is quite good. As the phonetic accent of a rural Mexican wouldn’t really work in English, it’s been translated to read as southern, so that a US audience will get the same connotations from the characters’ accents as the Mexican readers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Torture, Sexual harassment, and War
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
Minor: Suicide, Blood, Police brutality, and Medical content
juan_jc's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The book is set during the Mexican Revolution. The main plot centers around Demetrio Macías, a rebel who is now leading a small team of revolutionaries across Mexico fighting the Federals (government army), the ragtag teams adventures and escapades in various towns.
Through it you also see how Demetrio thinks about the war and about the reasons for fighting. He is shown to my lot really care about the moral or economical reasons for the war, but is rather fighting simply because there is a fight. You see him mention that he is uneducated and doesn’t care about the politics, and is just there to fight. By the end of the book, the revolution is over and different factions arise with differing ideas for the changes that should be made. When asked his opinion and vote, Demetrio refuses stating the he again couldn’t care, and simply states that if they tell him who’s side to be on, he’ll go and fight again. An interesting concept on the ideas of soldiers and war leaders.
Through it you also see how Demetrio thinks about the war and about the reasons for fighting. He is shown to my lot really care about the moral or economical reasons for the war, but is rather fighting simply because there is a fight. You see him mention that he is uneducated and doesn’t care about the politics, and is just there to fight. By the end of the book, the revolution is over and different factions arise with differing ideas for the changes that should be made. When asked his opinion and vote, Demetrio refuses stating the he again couldn’t care, and simply states that if they tell him who’s side to be on, he’ll go and fight again. An interesting concept on the ideas of soldiers and war leaders.
Content Warnings
Minor: Gun violence, Sexual content, Violence, Alcohol, and War
jazzie149's review against another edition
challenging
dark
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Suicide, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, and War
talypollywaly's review
adventurous
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
An essential read for those looking into the Mexican Revolution or Mexican history in general.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Misogyny