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bluenicorn's review against another edition
3.0
Sharp and biting, but tender at times. Not the best, but so glad it exists.
jessicah95's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Some gems in here. Would love a novel from this author!
lizmart88's review against another edition
3.0
Set of stories exploring sexuality and the Puerto Rican community opinions through honest, sparse stories from all perspectives. There's the gossipy mothers lamenting the rise of gay people, the gay men dealing with aids - and stories that explore the complexity of this world even deeper.
Short, quick stories.
Short, quick stories.
asfortheeggs's review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
These nine stories reveal the intimate lives of the LGBTQIA+ community in Puerto Rico. Each story stands alone, though small details from one story bleed into another – it might be a narrative thread, a character circumstance, or a tit-bit about a town. I found the stories entertaining, if a little heartbreaking, and they hold together well as a collection because of the interweaving. The stories have various textures, in voice and style – one is composed as a series of increasingly desperate notes from a protagonist seeking payment for curtains, another is a dialogue between two neighbours over a fence. Individually, my favourites were: 'So Many', 'Junito', and 'The Garden'.
mode2geek's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
bookdragon217's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, Transphobia, Violence, and Murder
geenahnola's review against another edition
5.0
Al fin! Literatura puertorriqueña que no tiene como su única meta demostrarle al lector lo culto que es el autor! Gracias al joven de la Librería La Esquina en la Calle Loiza por esta recomendación.
Mundo Cruel es una colección de historias cortas demostrando las historias y experiencias de personas gay en Puerto Rico. Luis Negrón escribe fenomenal, en especial el dialogo. El dialogo no es nada fácil de escribir, pero cuando los personajes de Luis Negrón hablan suenan como personas de carne y hueso. Cada historia es una mezcla pícara de humor y tragedia. "La Edwin" me hizo reir al punto que tuve que compartir el párrafo de la "Revolución Cubana" con mi esposo. "El Jardín" me rompió el corazón.
Muy recomendado. No se tiene que ser de una orientación sexual específica para apreciar esta gran obra.
Mundo Cruel es una colección de historias cortas demostrando las historias y experiencias de personas gay en Puerto Rico. Luis Negrón escribe fenomenal, en especial el dialogo. El dialogo no es nada fácil de escribir, pero cuando los personajes de Luis Negrón hablan suenan como personas de carne y hueso. Cada historia es una mezcla pícara de humor y tragedia. "La Edwin" me hizo reir al punto que tuve que compartir el párrafo de la "Revolución Cubana" con mi esposo. "El Jardín" me rompió el corazón.
Muy recomendado. No se tiene que ser de una orientación sexual específica para apreciar esta gran obra.
cythera15's review against another edition
Um... I really, really loved the first story but others were difficult to understand... I felt like I lacked something to appreciate them
aolani's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.75