One character in this novel remembers being lowered by her father Bartolome into a mineshaft as a child to search for gold, only to find a skeleton instead.
One character in this novel remembers being lowered by her father Bartolome into a mineshaft as a child to search for gold, only to find a skeleton instead. Another of this novel's characters, a notorious killer and rapist, dies while riding his horse to Contla, causing his father to bribe Father Renteria to absolve him. The narrator of this novel is taken in by Donis, a man in an incestuous relationship with his sister, before learning from Dorotea about the main character's love for Susana San Juan. The main character of this novel is murdered by Abundio Martinez after spending his life increasing the power of the Media Luna ranch. This novel's author initially planned to call it The Murmurs because its setting is haunted by the whispers of ghosts. It takes place in Comala, where Juan Preciado arrives to search for the title character. For 10 points, name this magical realist novel about the title rural Mexican tyrant written by Juan Rulfo.
One character in this novel remembers being lowered by her father Bartolome into a mineshaft as a child to search for gold, only to find a skeleton instead.
Pedro Paramo