122 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780292743854
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: 01 September 2012
Description
Juan Rulfo is one of the most important writers of twentieth-century Mexico, though he wrote only two books--the novel Pedro P ramo (1955) and the short story collection El llano en llamas (1953). First translated into English in 1967 as The Burni...
Community Reviews Summary of 544 reviews
Moods
adventurous 48%
mysterious 40%
emotional 37%
reflective 33%
challenging 29%
sad 29%
tense 29%
funny 25%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 18% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 25% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Ableism, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Addiction, Abandonment
122 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780292743854
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Publication date: 01 September 2012
Description
Juan Rulfo is one of the most important writers of twentieth-century Mexico, though he wrote only two books--the novel Pedro P ramo (1955) and the short story collection El llano en llamas (1953). First translated into English in 1967 as The Burni...
Community Reviews Summary of 544 reviews
Moods
adventurous 48%
mysterious 40%
emotional 37%
reflective 33%
challenging 29%
sad 29%
tense 29%
funny 25%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 18% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 25% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gun violence, Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Ableism, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Addiction, Abandonment