A review by campbelltaral
Eartheater, by Dolores Reyes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Not an easy read, no tidy resolution, but still a powerful story. If you are having trouble in the beginning, feeling confused or unable to connect with the protagonist, go read the translator's notes at the end. In a way, I think that info should be at the front because the author's profession and experience, as well as the culture and regional language nuance, is helpful for understanding where this story takes place (barrios of Argentina).
The story itself is contemporary with low level fantasy elements of mysticism through the view of a neglected and abandoned young adult, her brother, and their experience in poverty dealing with shady police and the criminal underworld.
The story itself is contemporary with low level fantasy elements of mysticism through the view of a neglected and abandoned young adult, her brother, and their experience in poverty dealing with shady police and the criminal underworld.