Battles in the Desert & Other Stories by José Emilio Pacheco, Katherine Silver

Battles in the Desert & Other Stories

José Emilio Pacheco, Katherine Silver

117 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Seven stories depict harsh realities of life in urban Mexico and the tragedies of childhood innocence betrayed.

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Moods

reflective 72%
emotional 54%
informative 31%
dark 22%
sad 22%
lighthearted 18%
funny 13%
hopeful 13%
relaxing 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 9%
challenging 9%
inspiring 4%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 34%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.91

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