maniemann's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
bookishluna's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kyzoii's review against another edition
3.0
idk. i was really excited going into this bc mi gente latino pero,,,,,
i think my main issue was the fact that i wasn’t in the mood to analyze this book beyond what i read. i definitely feel like i would’ve liked it more if i went more in depth with it but oh well. the ending was also kind confusing. plus the translation annoyed me lowkey. the fact i knew it was translated messed w my head a little but oh well. it’s definitely due for a reread
i think my main issue was the fact that i wasn’t in the mood to analyze this book beyond what i read. i definitely feel like i would’ve liked it more if i went more in depth with it but oh well. the ending was also kind confusing. plus the translation annoyed me lowkey. the fact i knew it was translated messed w my head a little but oh well. it’s definitely due for a reread
nose_ina_book's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was an utterly unique and fascinating read.
oddly's review against another edition
5.0
A feminist story of a young woman in Argentina with a compulsion to eat dirt that spurs her to visions of missing and murdered people—tell me that's not what you've been looking for your whole life!?
Reyes is interested in more than just telling a good story. She wants to open up a conversation about something that has historically been—and continues to be—swept under the rug in Latin American countries: widespread violence against women, and the fact that little to nothing is often done about it.
What I loved most about this story is that it lives in the space of liminality. The unknown victims are dead, but their voices and pain has seeped into the earth and through the unnamed narrator they are able to share their story. Reyes skillfully challenges readers with depictions of everyday life that segue with no warning into the darkness of death, poverty, and nightmare. Where is the space between? For these characters, it seems there isn't any.
The story grapples with violence, the silent suffering it causes, and what it means to speak up in a place where your safety is far from guaranteed. This book is for fans of [b:Hurricane Season|46041168|Hurricane Season|Fernanda Melchor|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1576017147l/46041168._SY75_.jpg|56082606] or anyone interested in horror that's interested in shining a light on real issues.
Reyes is interested in more than just telling a good story. She wants to open up a conversation about something that has historically been—and continues to be—swept under the rug in Latin American countries: widespread violence against women, and the fact that little to nothing is often done about it.
What I loved most about this story is that it lives in the space of liminality. The unknown victims are dead, but their voices and pain has seeped into the earth and through the unnamed narrator they are able to share their story. Reyes skillfully challenges readers with depictions of everyday life that segue with no warning into the darkness of death, poverty, and nightmare. Where is the space between? For these characters, it seems there isn't any.
The story grapples with violence, the silent suffering it causes, and what it means to speak up in a place where your safety is far from guaranteed. This book is for fans of [b:Hurricane Season|46041168|Hurricane Season|Fernanda Melchor|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1576017147l/46041168._SY75_.jpg|56082606] or anyone interested in horror that's interested in shining a light on real issues.
zhueffle's review against another edition
4.0
Ay qué fuerte.
Una lectura difícil por las situaciones que relata, esperaba más al final, sentí que quedé a medias.
Una lectura difícil por las situaciones que relata, esperaba más al final, sentí que quedé a medias.
emablackburnreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Spoiler
Al principio, hasta digamos un poco antes de las 100 páginas no me gustó casi nada. Me parecía que era poco específico, otras cosas, pero seguía enganchada.Después sentí que empezaron a pasar más cosas, más adentrándome en la segunda parte, se volvió más dinámico, había más acción por así decirlo y además de que Ezequiel me cayó mejor que Hernán. Pero igual no me parece un RE libro.
Porque todavía hay cosas que no me terminaron de agradar.
1. No saber bien que pasó con Ana
El personaje sigue apareciendo y yo pensé que eso implicaba que en algún momento cometierra iba a juntar el valor para investigar más sobre su muerte, pero no.
2. Nunca especifican las edades de nadie
No es malo pero, me genera rechazo a las parejas que se forman. Ejemplo, con Hernán y Cometierra, yo sabía que eran menores pero no sabía cuántos años se llevaban entonces me daba cosita que estén juntos. Con Ezequiel y Cometierra no me pasó porque entendí que eran adultos los dos. El tema es cuando aparece Miseria y parece que tiene onda con el Walter. Nonono, TODO MAL. Porque Cometierra le calcula 13 a Miseria, y yo entiendo que Walter es más grande que Cometierra, y también entiendo que son adultos, o sea, que miedito lpm.
3. Me hubiera gustado que tratar más sobre femicidios
Siento que esta vendido así pero el libro realmente no trata sobre eso, y me decepcionó.
4. No se porqué, pensé que cometierra iba a enfermar y morir
Lo había asumido, capaz leí mal una reseña o algo que dijo alguien en booktok. No sé, pero me había parecido bien, lógico. O sea, la mina come tierra, bastante, desde como los 11 creo. Le duele la panza cuando lo hace, pero no le genera ningún daño severo. raro. No sé, yo quería que se muera.
Me imaginaba que la mina comía, y comía tierra tratando de averiguar sobre femicidios en su barrio, tratando de ayudar y al viciarse con esto se iba a ir enfermando y descomponiendo y se iba a morir.
Capaz como vine con esa idea me desilusione.
Igual, ojo, la segunda mitad me gustó un poco más, no es que me haya parecido malo, solo que hubo varias cosillas que me hicieron ruido.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Death of parent
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
christinacarrie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
campbelltaral's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Not an easy read, no tidy resolution, but still a powerful story. If you are having trouble in the beginning, feeling confused or unable to connect with the protagonist, go read the translator's notes at the end. In a way, I think that info should be at the front because the author's profession and experience, as well as the culture and regional language nuance, is helpful for understanding where this story takes place (barrios of Argentina).
The story itself is contemporary with low level fantasy elements of mysticism through the view of a neglected and abandoned young adult, her brother, and their experience in poverty dealing with shady police and the criminal underworld.
The story itself is contemporary with low level fantasy elements of mysticism through the view of a neglected and abandoned young adult, her brother, and their experience in poverty dealing with shady police and the criminal underworld.
hiraethlane0's review against another edition
5.0
This book was such a breath of fresh air!
WOW!
It grabs you from the beginning and holds you there until it's finished!
WOW!
It grabs you from the beginning and holds you there until it's finished!