A review by lwl000
Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I found this book to be a refreshing new perspective on the oft told, dramatized story of Pablo Escobar. Layering these stories against the backdrop of his reign in Colombia was aching, heartbreaking, inspiring. I profoundly appreciated what I learned about what was suffered and lost by the Colombian people, and the events that spur the immigrant experience. This book is beautifully poetic and complex. 4.5 stars.
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