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Literary Fiction· Costa Rica

La Loca de Gandoca

by Anacristina Rossi
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1992Spanish
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About This Book

La Loca de Gandoca by Anacristina Rossi is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1992. La Loca de Gandoca is a poignant novel that addresses environmental conservation and the impact of tourism on Costa Rica's natural landscapes. Through the story of a woman's fight to protect a pristine area from development, Anacristina Rossi highlights the tension between economic growth and ecological preservation. The novel is celebrated for its vivid descriptions and its role in raising awareness about environmental issues in Costa Rica. Themes of environmental conservation, development vs. preservation, activism run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorAnacristina Rossi
Published1992
Country of Origin🇨🇷 Costa Rica
LanguageSpanish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9789968461118
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇨🇷 Costa Rica

This book is part of Costa Rica's rich literary tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Loca de Gandoca about?

La Loca de Gandoca is a poignant novel that addresses environmental conservation and the impact of tourism on Costa Rica's natural landscapes. Through the story of a woman's fight to protect a pristine area from development, Anacristina Rossi highlights the tension between economic growth and ecological preservation. The novel is celebrated for its vivid descriptions and its role in raising awareness about environmental issues in Costa Rica.

Who wrote La Loca de Gandoca?

La Loca de Gandoca was written by Anacristina Rossi, from Costa Rica. First published in 1992.

What awards has La Loca de Gandoca won?

La Loca de Gandoca has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is La Loca de Gandoca worth reading?

La Loca de Gandoca is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in environmental conservation, development vs. preservation, activism.

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What category is La Loca de Gandoca?

La Loca de Gandoca is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is La Loca de Gandoca from?

La Loca de Gandoca originates from Costa Rica's literary tradition. Explore more books from Costa Rica on our country page.

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