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Mis Documentos by Alejandro Zambra

kyuni's review against another edition

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La memoria es algo que se está convirtiendo en una obsesión. En estos relatos, la memoria tiene que pasar por un filtro personalísimo, sin distancia alguna para criticar, disputar o halagar. Las cosas eran así, o son así, y desde el presente poco podemos hacer para cambiar lo pretérito. Zambra usa la excusa de la memoria y la autoficción para hacer lo que más le gusta hacer: explorar el cómo narrar, colocar frases entrecortadas y escenas inconexas buscando nuevas emociones o sensación, explorar no solo sus vivencias, sino el cómo contarlas para, quizás, darle más viveza. Al final, somos las historias que nos contamos.

trashstaaar's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

4.0

libluv's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

5.0

scrow1022's review against another edition

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4.0

These stories twist and turn but with such apparent simplicity you don't even realize it's happening.

sofs's review against another edition

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dark reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Personalmente me parece un insulto que esto tenga mejor rating que, por ejemplo: Bonsái, Formas de volver a casa, y Facsímil. DE DÓNDE. 

kilburnadam's review against another edition

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5.0

My Documents is a collection of short stories by Chilean author Alejandro Zambra. The book explores themes of memory, identity, and personal relationships. The stories are written in a minimalist style characterised by their subtle humor and emotional depth.

balamaqab's review against another edition

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emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0


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matilde21's review against another edition

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medium-paced

3.25

hoey_girlboss_queen's review against another edition

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dark funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75


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stef369's review against another edition

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3.0

Verhalen die vooral als bindend thema hebben een jonge generatie die nog onder Pinochet heeft geleefd... Hoe de onzichtbare, blijvende dictatuur in Chili bleef drukken op een generatie. Eigenzinnige verhalenbundel van een auteur die het de moeite waard is om ontdekt te worden.