The Queen of the South by Arturo Pérez-Reverte

The Queen of the South

Arturo Pérez-Reverte with Andrew Hurley (Translator)

640 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction crime historical thriller challenging informative fast-paced

Description

Güero Dávila is a pilot engaged in drug-smuggling for the local cartels. Teresa Mendoza is his girlfriend, a typical narco’s morra, quiet, doting, submissive. But then Güero’s caught playing both sides and in Sinaloa that means death.Teresa finds ...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 371 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
adventurous 70%
tense 70%
mysterious 50%
emotional 30%
challenging 20%
informative 10%
reflective 10%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 36%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 28% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.74

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...