Pedro Páramo by Juan Rulfo

Pedro Páramo

Juan Rulfo

132 pages • first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism challenging dark slow-paced

Description

Pedro Paramo- required reading in Mexico 
 Rural life situations in Mexico's countryside.

Community Reviews Summary of 2,746 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
mysterious 72%
challenging 58%
reflective 50%
sad 31%
emotional 25%
tense 16%
adventurous 13%
funny 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 43%
medium 37%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 36% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.93

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