ifcupid's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
sopiiwhite's review against another edition
4.0
En pocas palabras, una colección increíble. Mi relato favorito fue “El chico sucio”; logró que me enamore del estilo de Mariana y el mundo que cuento tras cuento construye. Estoy muy ansiosa por leer más de su obra porque es una escritora fenomenal que hace brillar a la literatura latinoamericana.
maddieden's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-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
3.75
nadia's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0
A super solid collection of stories! I did not realise I was going into such dark, creepy, horror vibes, but I was here for it. As always, some stories were just okay, and even with some of my faves, I felt a little let-down with the endings. It's not that I'd need an explanation of what happens — oh no, that'd take away from the story — it's just that I felt like I spent time building up to an ending and then all of a sudden it was over. I guess you'd say it was a pacing thing.
Anyway, really good, with my faves being The Neighbor's Courtyard, Adela's House, and, Under The Black Water.
Anyway, really good, with my faves being The Neighbor's Courtyard, Adela's House, and, Under The Black Water.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Child death, and Murder
Moderate: Rape
gbrenesm's review against another edition
5.0
Uno de los mejores libros de cuento que he leído. Cada uno tiene su propia escencia, pero todos son profundos.
gogglepuss's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-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
4.5
hollys_library's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
I read this for one of my uni modules (the assignment is actually to write a review on a book translated to English - we had free choice on which book - so watch this space for my more thought out review I guess?) but I did really enjoy it! Normally I prefer supernatural-type horror rather than more realistic horror, and I feel like the supernatural took a backseat in a lot of these stories, but in this case I wasn’t so bothered by that since I do have an interest in Argentina’s recent/modern history. I also liked it when the supernatural was interwoven with the horrors of real life, I think it was done in a pretty seamless way. I was paying particular attention to the translation because of the assignment I’m using it for, so I have to applaud that too! I made a particular note of a few parts that impressed me for managing to keep a rhyme but honestly the entire book seems to convey the different tones and intentions so well. I haven’t read the original Spanish (though I’m really tempted to after thinking so much about the translation) so I can’t exactly say that for sure, but it certainly feels that way.
nerdyrev's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't quite sure what it make of this book when I started it. It turns out is is a great, but pretty depressing collection of short stories. It is a good mix of horror, suspense, intense, and a whole other set of descriptors for these stories. They were refreshing to read, but very heavy and one of those books that one has to be ready for. It is hard to describe, so just read it. Trust me, but be prepared.
lely12's review against another edition
5.0
Este es el primer libro de cuentos que disfruto de principio a fin. Había leído la novela Nuestra parte de noche de esta autora y no me había convencido el género (terror). Este libro logró convencerme de que quizás me estoy perdiendo mucho.
Desde la primera oración ya estuve enganchada. No me había dado cuenta de que eran cuentos hasta que después de tres relatos diferentes admití que las historias ya no se iban a juntar. Quizás por eso me convenció. Logré encontrar el hilo conductor entre todos los relatos.
Lo que si sigo cuestionandondome siempre es cómo eligen el cuento que será el nombre del libro? En este caso fue el último y no me lo habría esperado.
Desde la primera oración ya estuve enganchada. No me había dado cuenta de que eran cuentos hasta que después de tres relatos diferentes admití que las historias ya no se iban a juntar. Quizás por eso me convenció. Logré encontrar el hilo conductor entre todos los relatos.
Lo que si sigo cuestionandondome siempre es cómo eligen el cuento que será el nombre del libro? En este caso fue el último y no me lo habría esperado.