jess_segraves's review against another edition
4.0
Inventive and poetic. This book is very different, formatted into an exam, and I suspect others will try to emulate this in the future. You don't need to know anything about Chilean history or Pinochet's regime, but it doesn't hurt if you do.
bluenicorn's review against another edition
3.0
What a very unique book this was. I think that trying to explain it would be like trying to explain a collection of poems. The writing (and translating) was lovely and spare, and every page gave you room to give as much or little thought to it as you chose. I don't think it will work for my book group (a little too experimental in form), but for anyone looking for a short but meaningful book, this might be a good one.
jazsever's review against another edition
4.0
No es para nada lo que esperaba y me pareció magnífico. Una construcción de historias nunca vista. Me hizo reír y reflexionar.
Quiero leer más del autor.
Quiero leer más del autor.
_pickle_'s review against another edition
3.0
Fantastic play with the multiple choice form. You could read this book on a short train trip and be the much better for it. There's a lot of wit and reflection on both the individual and the role of narrative. For fans of meta-fiction.
truusvandegraaf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
diegomp's review against another edition
5.0
Escuche a mucha gente hablar de facsímil solo por el formato, y claro es muy diferente, pero además me encanto el contenido.
luki's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
kisaly's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Playful and interesting but I didn't find it very engaging. I'll stick with Mark Dunn for my literary gimmicks.
larasam's review against another edition
2.75
I love the concept but I don't think this format is for me.