Mexicano here.

How come this one novel has garnered so much praise and cult following, specially (if not exclusively) among the Anglos? Not only as ostensible from browsing /lit/ —we have reached a point where every Dick, Tom and Harry are wetting their pants over this ''sensation''. Does it justify its length? Is it really that special or just a glorified slog?

I read Los detectives salvajes a long time ago, which I found enjoyable but nothing so exhilarating. So I'd rather read a few of your thoughts before comitting myself to it.