Humiliation by Paulina Flores

Humiliation

Paulina Flores with Megan McDowell (Translator)

272 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction short stories dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

The nine mesmerizing stories in Humiliation, translated from the Spanish by Man Booker International Prize finalist Megan McDowell, present us with a Chile we seldom see in fiction: port cities marked by poverty and brimming with plans of rebellio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
reflective 83%
dark 66%
sad 50%
tense 33%
mysterious 25%
challenging 8%
funny 8%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 41%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.76

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