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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
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