ennieeva's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dstack's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
gloomy_grackle's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bookedandboujee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
pjraff's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-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
2.5
lhohnstadt's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jiggityjog's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jarettezambrano's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Enriquez hizo en esta obra un universo hermoso y místico sobre la vida infante hasta adulta de Gaspar.
Me parece impresionante el desarrollo de cada una de las historias entrelazadas que abarca el libro, a cada personaje la autora le construye un trasfondo y sentido de ser inmenso sin perder de vista la relación que tiene o mejor dicho el granito de arena que aporta a la principal trama.
Es sumamente inquietante el pasar de cada página y descubrir qué hecho retorcido se narrará con la ayuda de un lenguaje macabro y aterrador.
Sin duda alguna este libro cumplió con mis expectativas y es un sí o sí de lecturas obligatorias para conocer a autores latinoamericanos.
Me parece impresionante el desarrollo de cada una de las historias entrelazadas que abarca el libro, a cada personaje la autora le construye un trasfondo y sentido de ser inmenso sin perder de vista la relación que tiene o mejor dicho el granito de arena que aporta a la principal trama.
Es sumamente inquietante el pasar de cada página y descubrir qué hecho retorcido se narrará con la ayuda de un lenguaje macabro y aterrador.
Sin duda alguna este libro cumplió con mis expectativas y es un sí o sí de lecturas obligatorias para conocer a autores latinoamericanos.
ktxx22's review against another edition
4.0
This is a book I’m sure I’ll think about into perpetuity just because of how disturbing and messed up parts of this story are! I think the reason I can’t give it 5 stars is because it meanders. I wanted it to get to the point faster. I still really enjoyed my time reading this and I think it’s a solid 4.5 because of the imagery and just sheer brutality and sexuality. Fabulous horror novel but be prepared for the long haul.