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Paradais

Fernanda Melchor
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Paradais

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Fernanda Melchor

Paradais

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

118

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Latin American Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Mexico • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Paradais by Fernanda Melchor explores complex social issues through the lives of two boys, Polo and Franco, who are discontent with their circumstances in a gated community. The narrative delves into themes of inequality, desire, and desperation as the characters navigate societal constraints, revealing the harsh realities each faces and the drastic actions they consider.

Dark

Gritty

Unnerving

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

3.7

16,038 ratings

59%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Fernanda Melchor's Paradais is lauded for its visceral and intense narrative, exploring themes of violence and class disparity. The book's gritty depiction of its characters' lives is both a strength and a source of discomfort for some readers. While praised for its raw storytelling and vivid prose, critics note its relentless darkness may not appeal to all.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Paradais?

Readers who relish gritty, intense narratives exploring societal issues will enjoy Fernanda Melchor's Paradais. Fans of Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude or Roberto Bolaño's 2666 will appreciate its raw, vivid storytelling and insight into human nature.

3.7

16,038 ratings

59%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

118

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Latin American Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Mexico • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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