190 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525541417
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Description
Winner of the 2022 National Book Award for Translated LiteratureA blazing new story collection that will make you feel like the house is collapsing in on you, from the 3 time International Booker Prize finalist, “lead[ing] a vanguard of Latin Amer...
Community Reviews Summary of 393 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
tense 50%
reflective 43%
emotional 37%
sad 27%
challenging 25%
funny 6%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 40% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 23% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 35% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 13%Average rating
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Child death, Dementia, Death
190 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525541417
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Description
Winner of the 2022 National Book Award for Translated LiteratureA blazing new story collection that will make you feel like the house is collapsing in on you, from the 3 time International Booker Prize finalist, “lead[ing] a vanguard of Latin Amer...
Community Reviews Summary of 393 reviews
Moods
mysterious 60%
tense 50%
reflective 43%
emotional 37%
sad 27%
challenging 25%
funny 6%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 28%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 40% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | No: 23% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | No: 35% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Dementia, Death