Los Gusanos: A Novel
Worth buying if: You want a story that gets moving early.
Skip it if: You are looking for a book you can finish in one very short sitting.
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Summary
This edition of Los Gusanos: A Novel by John Sayles is a novel built around its characters and plot. This edition is listed as 1992 • Harpercollins • 480 pages.
Why this book now
Worth a look if you want a backlist title that still has a clear identity and use case.
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Good fit if you want...
- You want a story that gets moving early.
- You are looking for characters and a plot that are easy to get into.
- If you enjoy condensed, powerful scenes, the plot offers no tidy answers, leaving your sympathies to shift as characters make difficult decisions.
- You are looking for a book you can finish in one very short sitting.
- You want expert-level detail above everything else.
- If you dislike shifting perspectives, the prose indulges in poetic detours that slow narrative progress.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780060921590
Worth buying if: You want a story that gets moving early.
Skip it if: You are looking for a book you can finish in one very short sitting.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Steady Needs some room
Steady commitment. Better if you want time to settle in rather than skim.
What stands out here
This book will mostly appeal to readers who enjoy its characters, plot, and mood.
Best way to approach it
A longer story may work better when you can give it enough time to settle in.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780060921590
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