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Ways of Going Home by Alejandro Zambra

anabellaedpb's review against another edition

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3.0

Realmente un 3'5 escribe muy lindo pero no deja de ser un hombre heterosexual de 1975 en 2010 es bueno saber de dónde viene

anxiatus's review against another edition

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adventurous funny reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

fhcel's review against another edition

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reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

hoey_girlboss_queen's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective sad fast-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? Yes

4.0

carmuchisp's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

beltorrealba's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

royalflamboyance's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

br0kendolls's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

jonathanvdh's review against another edition

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4.0

Interessant om na al die jaren nog eens te herlezen. Die stukken (zogenaamde) autofictie voegen voor mij vaak net te weinig toe, maar al de rest is magisch. Op naar Poeta Chileno nu.

akhuseby's review against another edition

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5.0

Less a novel than a narrative autobiography, Zambra meditates on memory, trauma, political violence in Chile, and writing, and the interrelated nature of each in his life. Some lines are quotable and will stay with me for a long time. I will reread this one because it is the kind of book that needs to be sat with for a while, demands cogitation and engagement.