336 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385519908
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Nan A. Talese
Publication date: 03 April 2007
Description
In this remarkably nuanced novel, both a gripping detective story and a passionate, devastating tale of eros and insanity in Colombia, internationally acclaimed author Laura Restrepo delves into the minds of four characters. There’s Agustina, a be...
Community Reviews Summary of 273 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
tense 57%
challenging 42%
emotional 42%
reflective 36%
sad 15%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 43% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 31% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Child abuse, DeathModerate
Drug abuse, Gun violence, MiscarriageMinor
Abortion
336 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385519908
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Nan A. Talese
Publication date: 03 April 2007
Description
In this remarkably nuanced novel, both a gripping detective story and a passionate, devastating tale of eros and insanity in Colombia, internationally acclaimed author Laura Restrepo delves into the minds of four characters. There’s Agustina, a be...
Community Reviews Summary of 273 reviews
Moods
mysterious 68%
tense 57%
challenging 42%
emotional 42%
reflective 36%
sad 15%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
slow 38%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 43% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 31% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Child abuse, DeathModerate
Drug abuse, Gun violence, MiscarriageMinor
Abortion