192 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780299198343
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date: 10 June 2004
Description
Horacio Quiroga's short stories are infused with the themes of life and death that so obsessed him. They span many fiction genres; jungle tale, Gothic horror story, psychological study, and morality tale- and possess a universality that has made h...
Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Death of parentModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Violence
192 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780299198343
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date: 10 June 2004
Description
Horacio Quiroga's short stories are infused with the themes of life and death that so obsessed him. They span many fiction genres; jungle tale, Gothic horror story, psychological study, and morality tale- and possess a universality that has made h...
Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 25%
Pace
medium 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Death of parentModerate
Animal cruelty, Animal death, Violence