The Underdogs by Mariano Azuela

The Underdogs

Mariano Azuela

94 pages first pub 1916 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous reflective fast-paced

Description

Mariano Azuela, the first of the "novelists of the Revolution," was born in Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico, in 1873. He studied medicine in Guadalajara and returned to Lagos in 1909, where he began the practice of his profession. He began his wr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 307 reviews

Moods

adventurous 68%
reflective 50%
sad 43%
dark 37%
tense 37%
informative 31%
challenging 12%
emotional 6%
funny 6%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 35%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 41% | Character: 8% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Loveable characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.25

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