The Hole by José Revueltas

The Hole

José Revueltas with Amanda Hopkinson (Translator), Sophie Hughes (Translator)

80 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction crime literary dark sad tense medium-paced
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Description

Set in a Mexican prison in the late 1960s, The Hole follows three inmates as they plot to sneak in drugs under the noses of their ape-like guards. The inmates desperately need to secure their next fix, and hatch a plan that involves convincing one...

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Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
tense 85%
challenging 50%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
mysterious 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 27%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.73

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