The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

The Bullet Swallower

Elizabeth Gonzalez James

257 pages • first pub 2024 (editions) user-added

fiction historical literary magical realism adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

Description

In 1895, Antonio Sonoro is the latest in a long line of ruthless men. He’s good with his gun and is drawn to trouble but he’s also out of money and out of options. A drought has ravaged the town of Dorado, Mexico, where he lives with his wife and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 50%
dark 45%
tense 37%
reflective 33%
mysterious 29%
challenging 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 8%
funny 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 20%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.83

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