freewaygods's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
georgiarybanks's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder, Blood, and Death
elinakmn's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cynicalworm's review against another edition
4.0
a well written story set in my favorite season and involving my favorite level of government (summer and municipal)
brndnwrght's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
letterbetty's review against another edition
1.0
I keep trying to like Bolaño, but I just need to come to grips with the fact that I do not. At all. Not even a little bit.
jasonfurman's review against another edition
4.0
An interesting, enjoyable book. Although the review said it has a lot in common with a police procedural that was the least interesting aspect. The kaleidoscope narrative from the perspective of three different narrators -- many of whom don't like each other -- centers around a a beautiful ice skater, a rink a bureaucrat diverts money to build, an aging opera singer, and her young friend. Unique, looking forward to reading more by Bolano.