The House of the Scorpion
by Nancy Farmer
Taste attributes: science fictionteendramafresh & originalheavyimaginarylinearemotive & stirringinjustice/tragedy/vengeancehuman spirit/resilience/survivalempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeExpect an otherworldly, original science-fiction novel, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.3 / 5
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About This Book
The story takes place in the country of Opium, a strip of land between Mexico (now called Aztlán), and the United States. Opium, which is essentially an opium-producing estate, is ruled by Matteo Alacrán, also known as El Patrón.
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- Author
- Nancy Farmer
- Published
- 2002
- Pages
- 380
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- Open Library
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