fiction historical adventurous slow-paced

208 pages | first published 1985

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One of Carlos Fuentes's greatest works, The Old Gringo tells the story of Ambrose Bierce, the American writer, soldier, and journalist, and of his last mysterious days in Mexico living among Pancho Villa's soldiers, particularly his encounter with...
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Summary of 101 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
dark 40%
emotional 40%
mysterious 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.37

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