بدرو بارامو by محمد إبراهيم مبروك, شيرين عصمت, Juan Rulfo

223 pages first pub 1955 (editions)

fiction classics literary magical realism challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
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A masterpiece of the surreal, this stunning novel from Mexico depicts a man’s strange quest for his heritage. Beseeched by his dying mother to locate his father, Pedro Páramo, whom they fled from years ago, Juan Preciado sets out for Comala. Comal...

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Community Reviews

3.94
based on 6,938 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 75%

dark: 70%

challenging: 57%

reflective: 48%

sad: 31%

emotional: 28%

tense: 19%

adventurous: 15%

funny: 2%

informative: 1%

inspiring: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

21% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
32% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
34% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

16% of readers chose Yes
44% of readers chose Complicated
34% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

49% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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