Description:
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling read
A deep journey into Mexicos hinterland, bringing a mixture of mythology and high contemporary facts collide in visceral read . Not short on twists and throughly exposes mexicos macho for what it really is . Nobody is with out guilt or innocence in this multi faceted story and everyone is in the firing line .
4.0 out of 5 stars A Mexican Trainspotting
Reminded me a bit of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting with its unflinching depiction of a hyper-dysfunctional, drug addled society.
3.0 out of 5 stars Grim and gritty picture of Mexico
This is pretty strong stuff. The unrelentingly tough existence is not easy reading. I liked the way the story unfolds as seen through different eyes, so you see more depth in some of the characters than met the reader at first.Not my cup of tea but pretty compelling in a rather horrid way.
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I’ve read
Hard read though, little to none punctuation. The cover and pages are really inviting.
4.0 out of 5 stars sure the book's fine but caution re damaged product
the book itself isn't the issue here, but i would not recommend purchasing from Bolo as it arrived with a sticker on the back which when removed pulled away parts of the cover.
5.0 out of 5 stars Brave, compelling and shocking
This is a brutally honest novel about the precarious situation among the poor Mexican population where the vicious cycle between depravity, prostitution, drug addiction and smuggling is parallel with the presence of huge levels of violence and hopelessness. It's a very sad book despite the occasional glimpse of empathy and attempts of community care. Powerful and brave!
1.0 out of 5 stars boring
Pure drivel. Don’t understand how this book ended up in the top 100 NYT list of best books. Dreadful and boring
5.0 out of 5 stars Brutal relentless and compelling
Incredible book - a bit like a nightmarish version of Ducks Newburyport ie it feels like one sentence and hard to put down. Graphic and depressing depiction of a patriarchal society on the edge - but brilliantly written
Bin leider enttäuscht
weiß nicht... kein wirklich starker Plot und ab irgendeinem Punkt arbeitet das Buch einfach nur alle Taboo-Themen ab um zu schocken aber inhaltlich bestechen tut es nicht.
Perfect
Shockingly brutal!
This book is a tour de force. I couldn’t put it down.
A bleak but compelling whirlwind
You could’ve given me a hundred chances, and I would never have guessed what I’d find within the pages of HURRICANE SEASON. I’ll forego a full synopsis, but suffice it to say, it’s gritty and bleak AFFF and involves a Mexican village and the souls who live there, particularly in the time leading up to and following the death of one of its more enigmatic residents, dubbed “the Witch.”This novel is like a dark, depressing whirlwind of vile lasciviousness, teetering at times between sexual exploitation and depravity, local legend, insane, insatiable desires, and twisted dances along the walk of life, all of it tossed together in a rusty blender and served up by Robin Williams on some bad molly.There are eight chapters, with absolutely no paragraph breaks and, oftentimes, a sort of frantic, stream-of-consciousness style that would make Kerouac proud. You open the book, and your eyes are abruptly melted out of your head by the massive walls of text. It’s intimidating, and I’ll admit it took me a good 30-50 pages to really find my footing in the story, and after finishing I went back and re-read the opening chapters. But once those tires caught traction, it was a wild ride that had me making all sorts of faces to an empty room.I’ll venture HURRICANE SEASON isn’t for everyone, and while it can be difficult to digest at times, I personally loved how gritty, unapologetically in-your-face, and artistically risky this was. I mean, I cut my teeth on novels like LESS THAN ZERO by Bret Easton Ellis and Larry McMurtry’s THE LAST PICTURE SHOW; I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for the ostentatious spectacle of it all. It’s hard to shock anyone anymore, but Fernanda Melchor did a great job of keeping things compelling while simultaneously pushing the boundaries, violating our comfort zones like a cold, groping hand while whispering sweet nothings full of bad breath in our ears.
Relentless poverty porn
Technical well written with lots of flashy imagery. The same story from five different viewpoints each a very large sentence. The sheer relentlessness off the writing and the lack of plot leads to a lack of characterisation and ultimately sympathy with most of the characters. Very explicit language which may put some readers off.
Visit the Fitzcarraldo Editions Store
Hurricane Season
AED9700
Quantity:
Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
'%3e%3crect%20x='0.599609'%20width='22.4'%20height='16'%20fill='%230A17A7'/%3e%3cpath%20fill-rule='evenodd'%20clip-rule='evenodd'%20d='M-0.426196%20-1.53223L9.1335%204.91587V-1.06506H14.4668V4.91648L24.0263%20-1.53147L25.2193%200.237148L17.6615%205.33494H23.0002V10.6683H17.6618L25.2187%2015.7655L24.0258%2017.5341L14.4668%2011.0865V17.0683H9.1335V11.0871L-0.425634%2017.5348L-1.61858%2015.7662L5.93947%2010.6683H0.600172V5.33494H5.93977L-1.61914%200.236387L-0.426196%20-1.53223Z'%20fill='white'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M15.5332%205.06615L25.6655%20-1.59961'%20stroke='%23DB1F35'%20stroke-width='0.533333'%20stroke-linecap='round'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M16.6094%2010.9578L25.6924%2017.0801'%20stroke='%23DB1F35'%20stroke-width='0.533333'%20stroke-linecap='round'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M7.00176%205.04727L-2.47266%20-1.33789'%20stroke='%23DB1F35'%20stroke-width='0.533333'%20stroke-linecap='round'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M8.02936%2010.8842L-2.47266%2017.8486'%20stroke='%23DB1F35'%20stroke-width='0.533333'%20stroke-linecap='round'/%3e%3cpath%20fill-rule='evenodd'%20clip-rule='evenodd'%20d='M0.599609%209.6H10.1996V16H13.3996V9.6H22.9996V6.4H13.3996V0H10.1996V6.4H0.599609V9.6Z'%20fill='%23E6273E'/%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/svg%3e)
Imported From: United Kingdom
At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.
BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.
Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.
If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.
Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.
All product information, images, descriptions, and reviews originate from the manufacturer or from trusted sellers overseas. BOLO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized retailer for most brands listed on our website unless stated otherwise.
While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.
Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.
BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.
All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.
All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.
Similar suggestions by Bolo
More from this brand
Similar items from “Cultural Heritage”
Share with
Or share with link
https://www.bolo.ae/products/K1913097099
Visit the Fitzcarraldo Editions Store
Hurricane Season
AED9700
Quantity:
Order today to get by 7-14 business days
Delivery fee of AED 20. Free for orders above AED 200.
Imported From: United Kingdom
At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.
BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.
Each product undergoes thorough inspection and verification at our consolidation and fulfilment centers to ensure it meets our strict authenticity and quality standards before being shipped and delivered to you.
If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.
Your trust is our top priority, and we are committed to maintaining transparency and integrity in every transaction.
All product information, images, descriptions, and reviews originate from the manufacturer or from trusted sellers overseas. BOLO is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an authorized retailer for most brands listed on our website unless stated otherwise.
While we strive to display accurate information, variations in packaging, labeling, instructions, or formulation may occasionally occur due to regional differences or supplier updates. For detailed or manufacturer-specific information, please contact the brand directly or reach out to BOLO Support for assistance.
Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.
BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.
All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.
All orders are processed manually, and we make every effort to process them promptly once confirmed. Products cancelled due to the above reasons will be permanently removed from listings across the website.
Description:
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars A compelling read
A deep journey into Mexicos hinterland, bringing a mixture of mythology and high contemporary facts collide in visceral read . Not short on twists and throughly exposes mexicos macho for what it really is . Nobody is with out guilt or innocence in this multi faceted story and everyone is in the firing line .
4.0 out of 5 stars A Mexican Trainspotting
Reminded me a bit of Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting with its unflinching depiction of a hyper-dysfunctional, drug addled society.
3.0 out of 5 stars Grim and gritty picture of Mexico
This is pretty strong stuff. The unrelentingly tough existence is not easy reading. I liked the way the story unfolds as seen through different eyes, so you see more depth in some of the characters than met the reader at first.Not my cup of tea but pretty compelling in a rather horrid way.
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books I’ve read
Hard read though, little to none punctuation. The cover and pages are really inviting.
4.0 out of 5 stars sure the book's fine but caution re damaged product
the book itself isn't the issue here, but i would not recommend purchasing from Bolo as it arrived with a sticker on the back which when removed pulled away parts of the cover.
5.0 out of 5 stars Brave, compelling and shocking
This is a brutally honest novel about the precarious situation among the poor Mexican population where the vicious cycle between depravity, prostitution, drug addiction and smuggling is parallel with the presence of huge levels of violence and hopelessness. It's a very sad book despite the occasional glimpse of empathy and attempts of community care. Powerful and brave!
1.0 out of 5 stars boring
Pure drivel. Don’t understand how this book ended up in the top 100 NYT list of best books. Dreadful and boring
5.0 out of 5 stars Brutal relentless and compelling
Incredible book - a bit like a nightmarish version of Ducks Newburyport ie it feels like one sentence and hard to put down. Graphic and depressing depiction of a patriarchal society on the edge - but brilliantly written
Bin leider enttäuscht
weiß nicht... kein wirklich starker Plot und ab irgendeinem Punkt arbeitet das Buch einfach nur alle Taboo-Themen ab um zu schocken aber inhaltlich bestechen tut es nicht.
Perfect
Shockingly brutal!
This book is a tour de force. I couldn’t put it down.
A bleak but compelling whirlwind
You could’ve given me a hundred chances, and I would never have guessed what I’d find within the pages of HURRICANE SEASON. I’ll forego a full synopsis, but suffice it to say, it’s gritty and bleak AFFF and involves a Mexican village and the souls who live there, particularly in the time leading up to and following the death of one of its more enigmatic residents, dubbed “the Witch.”This novel is like a dark, depressing whirlwind of vile lasciviousness, teetering at times between sexual exploitation and depravity, local legend, insane, insatiable desires, and twisted dances along the walk of life, all of it tossed together in a rusty blender and served up by Robin Williams on some bad molly.There are eight chapters, with absolutely no paragraph breaks and, oftentimes, a sort of frantic, stream-of-consciousness style that would make Kerouac proud. You open the book, and your eyes are abruptly melted out of your head by the massive walls of text. It’s intimidating, and I’ll admit it took me a good 30-50 pages to really find my footing in the story, and after finishing I went back and re-read the opening chapters. But once those tires caught traction, it was a wild ride that had me making all sorts of faces to an empty room.I’ll venture HURRICANE SEASON isn’t for everyone, and while it can be difficult to digest at times, I personally loved how gritty, unapologetically in-your-face, and artistically risky this was. I mean, I cut my teeth on novels like LESS THAN ZERO by Bret Easton Ellis and Larry McMurtry’s THE LAST PICTURE SHOW; I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for the ostentatious spectacle of it all. It’s hard to shock anyone anymore, but Fernanda Melchor did a great job of keeping things compelling while simultaneously pushing the boundaries, violating our comfort zones like a cold, groping hand while whispering sweet nothings full of bad breath in our ears.
Relentless poverty porn
Technical well written with lots of flashy imagery. The same story from five different viewpoints each a very large sentence. The sheer relentlessness off the writing and the lack of plot leads to a lack of characterisation and ultimately sympathy with most of the characters. Very explicit language which may put some readers off.
Similar suggestions by Bolo
More from this brand
Similar items from “Cultural Heritage”
Share with
Or share with link
https://www.bolo.ae/products/K1913097099