The Underdogs: A Novel of the Mexican Revolution by Mariano Azuela

The Underdogs: A Novel of the Mexican Revolution

Mariano Azuela with E. Munguia (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 1916 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous reflective fast-paced

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Hailed as the greatest novel of the Mexican Revolution, The Underdogs recounts the story of an illiterate but charismatic Indian peasant farmer's part in the rebellion against Porfirio D az, and his subsequent loss of belief in the cause when the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 307 reviews

Moods

adventurous 68%
reflective 50%
sad 43%
dark 37%
tense 37%
informative 31%
challenging 12%
emotional 6%
funny 6%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 35%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 41% | Character: 8% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Loveable characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.25

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