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by Juan Rulfo (Author), Margaret Sayers Penden (Translator) "I came to Comala because I had been told that my father, a man named Pedro Paramo, lived there ..." (more)
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Rulfo's 1955 surrealist novel portrays a man's quest for his Mexican heritage.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.


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As one enters Juan Rulfo's legendary novel, one follows a dusty road to a town of death. Time shifts from one consciousness to another in a hypnotic flow of dreams, desires, and memories, a world of ghosts dominated by the figure of Pedro Paramo - lover, overlord, murderer. Rulfo's extraordinary mix of sensory images, violent passions and unfathomable mysteries has been a profound influence on a whole generation of Latin American writers including Carlos Fuentes, Mario Vargas Llosa and Gabriel Garcia Marquez. To read "Pedro Paramo" today is as overwhelming an experience as when it was first published in Mexico nearly fifty years ago.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pedro Paramo, Feb 18 2004
By Damian Kelleher (Brisbane, Australia) - See all my reviews
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Short review - Amazing

Long review - I was very impressed with this book. The story - if it can be summed up so simply - is of a man who goes to the town where his father lived on the request of his deceased mother. He wanders about the dead town, running into the ghosts of previous residents, discussing his father with them and getting a glimpse into their lives.

The story soon shifts focus away from him - and the 'I' narration - and instead moves about from person to person, each little experience illuminating the life of his father, Pedra Paramo, in greater detail. In some people's minds he was a villain, in others, a good man, in others, simply a rich man who did what rich men do. Occasionally little snippets of conversation float through the book, often these aren't attributed to anyone and would require a re-read to recognise as the reader becomes more familiar with the characters.

Later, the narration moves away from 'he said she said' back to 'I', but this time the 'I' is Pedro himself. Here he pines for his dead wife, Susana, and his thoughts are only of love and glorifying her image. Yet, generally in sections immediately following it, we witness scenes where he either takes part in or is a silent witness to horrible deeds, so we are left to wonder just what sort of man Pedro Paramo is? And the best part of the book is that it does not try to answer this for us.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez lists Rulfo as one of the two great influences of his life, as well as Kafka's Metamorphosis, and it shows. In Comala, people who die never really leave and an air of magic and realistic exaggeration (if that makes sense) permeates every person and every action. The seeds of Macondo (from 100 Years of Solitude) are more than evident here, in some ways this seems like the skeleton novella for Marquez's masterpiece. Often this was a bad thing, in that I felt I was getting a watered down version, but in other ways it was simply amazing to read another take - and the original Latin American take - on magic surrealism.

This book is short, 124 pages, and a quick read. I highly recommend it, particularly if you enjoy Marquez.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Fellow "IB-ers", Feb 4 2004
By Veronica (Castle Rock, CO) - See all my reviews
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This is by far the most confusing book I've ever read. Within the first paragraphs of the novel Rulfo grasps the reader's attention and pulls them into an unknown magical world...Comala. The never ending themes of ghosts, death, whispering, and love draw in a reader's every bit of imagination. After a first reading I was completely lost and most definitely would not feel comfortable with writing a full blown review. Although I strongly feel I need to read this book again to understand it one of the things I love about Pedro Paramo is that the reader is so confused! You keep reading, hoping a key passage will illuminate what this book really means! It's essential to keep an open mind while reading, there are so many angles you can look at this novel from. It truly is a remarkable piece of work, so be patient! Who knows? Rulfo's odd sense of style could be something you relate to the most! Good luck reading!
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5.0 out of 5 stars are you looking for the best?, Jul 12 2004
By "linedhil" (Quèbec, CAN) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pedro Paramo (Paperback)
Pedro Páramo's Juan Rulfo is one of the best mexican writers book, it has everything that a master play needs: quality, greatness and incomprehensible simplicity. So, if you want pleasure (mexican one)you must read Rulfo's book for sure!
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5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best books ever writen
Not to much to say about Pedro Paramo.
After finishing this book Rulfo himself stopped writing because he felt that it was to much a creepy experience for him. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars It's about the revolution
For those who are not getting Pedro Paramo, here it is- the book is about the Mexican Revolution. Pedro Paramo represents Porfirio Diaz, who controlled Mexico from 1870's to 1910,... Read more
Published on Feb 19 2004 by DB In London

5.0 out of 5 stars Al vs. Ermias
Before you go thinking, " Well these reviews don't help much" it's best u get a teenager's opinion. Read more
Published on Jan 15 2004 by azndream01

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Literature from Mexico
This review is based on the original Spsnish version. I've been reading some of the other reviews and I'm pretty shocked at what I've read. Read more
Published on Aug 17 2003 by supermang78

5.0 out of 5 stars Dante's Inferno meets Pulp Fiction
This is an amazing book. It feels like Dante's Inferno meets Pulp Fiction. It's a wild ride. The story is intertwined and complex, full of surreal characters and events. Read more
Published on Aug 2 2003 by Abel G. Peña

5.0 out of 5 stars A Classic of Mexican Literature
Pedro Paramo is one of the greatest books in Mexican literature. It captures the very essence of Mexico and its magic and mystery. Read more
Published on Jan 25 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Contrary to popular belief...
...this is one good book. In fact it's better than most books out on the market. Instead of going with the old traditional style, Rulfo explores a new dimension and introduces new... Read more
Published on Dec 11 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars Stimulate This
... I do not find Pedro Paramo to be a very well-written piece of literature. ... it is definitely not worth a spot on the International Baccalaureate curriculum. Read more
Published on Dec 11 2002 by W Michael Gentry

5.0 out of 5 stars UN MEXICANO NO ES MEXICANO SI NO HA LEIDO ESTE LIBRO
Si nunca has tocado libro mas que para hacer un reporte, y si de todos modos te lo fusilas del internet, de perdida lee el primer capítulo de esta novelaza para presumir que... Read more
Published on Nov 15 2002 by Dido

4.0 out of 5 stars Hallucinatory imagery
I've yet to read a book quite like this one. This book is written in simple language but creates a complex imagery that is surreal and haunting, revealing a story for the ages. Read more
Published on April 15 2002 by Enrique Torres

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