Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Body shamingModerate
Racial slurs, Colonisation, DeathMinor
Homophobia, SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 935 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
reflective 50%
sad 34%
inspiring 24%
lighthearted 21%
informative 19%
funny 14%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 6%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 43% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Average rating
144 pages | first published 1988
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In a remote river town deep in the Ecuadoran jungle, Antonio José Bolívar seeks refuge in amorous novels. But tourists and opportunists are making inroads into the area, and the balance of nature is making a dangerous shift. Translated by Peter Bush.Book Information
144 pages | first published 1988
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Mariner Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In a remote river town deep in the Ecuadoran jungle, Antonio José Bolívar seeks refuge in amorous novels. But tourists and opportunists are making inroads into the area, and the balance of nature is making a dangerous shift. Translated by Peter Bush.Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, Body shamingModerate
Racial slurs, Colonisation, DeathMinor
Homophobia, SexismCommunity Reviews
Summary of 935 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
reflective 50%
sad 34%
inspiring 24%
lighthearted 21%
informative 19%
funny 14%
hopeful 11%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 6%
challenging 4%
dark 4%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 43% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 54% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Average rating