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revilsky's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
aliciammara's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
jen_richardson19's review
4.0
Buying this tiny book was a no-brainer, considering my love for Dostoevsky and for fun book covers. My two favorites - Russian satire and Latin American magical realism - together and complementing each other in one adorable little book! Yay. The two "The Crocodile" stories are very different, but both are absurd and critical in their own ways. While these may not be game-changing pieces of literature, they are a lot of fun to read. I will definitely be on the lookout for more work by Hernandez.
lancakes's review
4.0
This collection deserves a high rating for its gorgeous cover alone. I greatly enjoyed Dostoyevsky's novella and found its satire to be sharp and funny. Felisberto's short story was less to my taste, but I already feel the pull to reread it and get more from it. I would rate it 5 stars but there were more than a few typos and copy editing issues in both stories.
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