The novel was published to worldwide acclaim .
Despite Gallegos ' research in the Llanos taking just 8 days , those familiar with the Venezuelan Llanos were almost without exception convinced of its authenticity , convinced Gallegos was very familiar with them , if not born there .
The novel was published to worldwide acclaim , and despite Gallegos ' research in the Llanos taking just 8 days , those familiar with the Venezuelan Llanos were almost without exception convinced of its authenticity , convinced Gallegos was very familiar with them , if not born there .