A review by fuzzyhebrew
By Night the Mountain Burns by Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel

challenging emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Despite being short, I would say this could be a difficult read. There are no chapters and no good stopping points. The narrative bounces back and forth and connects things in a long circle. It was truly like we were listening to someone tell their life story. I read it is meant to sound like the oral story telling of that island. I have no comparison to make but I did really like the rhythm of the sections. I think this would be an excellent audiobook. Very moving and charming. I highly recommend this.