Reviews

Maria, Maria: And Other Stories, by Marytza K. Rubio

radicalizereading's review

adventurous dark emotional funny inspiring 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

4.25

Tales. Stories. Begin here.
Maria, weaving your words. 
Back crocodiles!

beeeverly's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

angiesreading's review

5.0

not every story was perfect but the novella was SO good idc! 

bookchantment's review

challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

mariacirillo's review

adventurous emotional funny mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

nadiadanielsmoehle's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

madcrazymoviereviews's review

dark emotional funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A very fun and interesting short story collection that also acts as a kind of primer on Mexican mysticism and magic.

cstefko's review

4.0

4 stars

It was nice to read something outside of my usual wheelhouse. I even learned a new term (tropigoth) used to describe this short story collection. It felt like immersing myself in another world for 240 pages. There were a few times where I felt like I had missed a trick though, so perhaps a tighter edit was needed. The closing novella is quite a page-turner. If you enjoy poetic language and magical realism this collection is probably for you.

aeeklund's review

5.0

“Did you know the earth holds its muscles in excruciating stillness for you? It does, and it asks for very little in return.” (DRC, 38%)

Guhhhhh this collection tore me open. More detailed review to come when I can put words together properly.

cramaley's review

adventurous dark mysterious medium-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? It's complicated