191 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780292701328
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: 01 June 1971
Description
A major figure in the history of post-Revolutionary literature in Mexico, Juan Rulfo received international acclaim for his brilliant short novel Pedro Páramo (1955) and his collection of short stories El llano en llamas (1953), translated as a co...
Community Reviews Summary of 618 reviews
Moods
adventurous 54%
mysterious 48%
reflective 45%
emotional 42%
challenging 40%
sad 40%
tense 37%
funny 31%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 21% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 20% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Ableism, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Addiction, Abandonment
191 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780292701328
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: 01 June 1971
Description
A major figure in the history of post-Revolutionary literature in Mexico, Juan Rulfo received international acclaim for his brilliant short novel Pedro Páramo (1955) and his collection of short stories El llano en llamas (1953), translated as a co...
Community Reviews Summary of 618 reviews
Moods
adventurous 54%
mysterious 48%
reflective 45%
emotional 42%
challenging 40%
sad 40%
tense 37%
funny 31%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 21% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 20% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Ableism, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Addiction, Abandonment