El Señor Presidente by Miguel Ángel Asturias, Nicolas Bratosevich

387 pages first pub 1946 (editions)

fiction classics dark emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Looks at events in the lives of a Guatemalan dictator, his political supporters, and his victims.

Community Reviews Summary of 148 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
challenging 61%
sad 46%
reflective 23%
tense 23%
adventurous 15%
emotional 15%
funny 7%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 42% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | N/A: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.68

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