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emi98's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
THIS WAS SO INSANE I NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD GET THROUGH IT. I loved some parts and others I literally just went (static noise). I thought the prose was great and the character cast is next level interesting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Murder, and War
themysteriouserk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Though it’s often considered unfinished due to Bolaño’s death, and though it’s so often found on the shelves of people who just want to look like they’re smarter than you, it’s in my opinion one of the greatest novels ever written. Its often absolutely repulsive subject matter definitely means it’s not a book for everyone, but also makes the terror of imperialism and the complicity of ordinary people in terrible violence feel real and close in a way few other books manage.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Homophobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Alcohol, and War