The Slaughteryard by Esteban Echeverría, Norman Thomas di Giovanni

176 pages first pub 1871 (editions)

fiction classics short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

The first English translation of an Argentinean classic.Argentina, 1839. A young man dies for his political beliefs when attacked by a mob in a slaughteryard used to butcher cattle.The story takes place at the height of Juan Manuel de Rosas’ reign...

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Moods

challenging 50%
dark 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

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medium 50%

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Strong character development?

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Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

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