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The Transmigration of Bodies

Yuri Herrera
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The Transmigration of Bodies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Yuri Herrera

The Transmigration of Bodies

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Unnamed Mexican City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Transmigration of Bodies by Yuri Herrera follows a mediator tasked with negotiating between two feuding families in a plague-stricken city. The protagonist navigates a chaotic world marked by disease and violence, seeking resolution amidst growing tensions. Set in a vivid, dystopian environment, the narrative explores themes of death, conflict, and human survival.

Gritty

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

3,243 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Yuri Herrera's The Transmigration of Bodies combines noir elements with a poetic narrative set in dystopian Mexico. Critics praise its evocative language and exploration of existential themes. However, some find its brevity leaves character development lacking. Overall, it's celebrated for its distinct style and atmosphere, appealing to fans of literary fiction.

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Who Should Read The Transmigration of Bodies?

A reader who appreciates The Transmigration of Bodies enjoys gritty, noir narratives infused with philosophical depth. Fans of Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude or Cormac McCarthy's No Country for Old Men would relish its dark, poetic exploration of human resilience amid chaos.

3.9

3,243 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Unnamed Mexican City • Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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