Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo

Pedro Páramo

Juan Rulfo

144 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism challenging dark slow-paced

Description

The highly influential masterpiece of Latin American literature, now published in a new, authoritative translation, and featuring a foreword by Gabriel García MárquezA masterpiece of the surreal that foreshadowed and influenced the rise of "magica...

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Moods

mysterious 73%
dark 72%
challenging 56%
reflective 51%
sad 31%
emotional 25%
tense 18%
adventurous 14%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 40%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 36% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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