Movie · 2008
Is Tear This Heart Out based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Tear This Heart Out is based on the book Arráncame la vida by Ángeles Mastretta (1985).
The movie was released in 2008.
The book behind Tear This Heart Out
Arráncame la vida
by Ángeles Mastretta · first published 1985 · 218 pages
Novel by Ángeles Mastretta.
Common questions
Is Tear This Heart Out based on a book?
Yes. Tear This Heart Out is based on the book Arráncame la vida by Ángeles Mastretta (1985).
Who wrote the book Tear This Heart Out is based on?
Arráncame la vida was written by Ángeles Mastretta and first published in 1985.
How long is the book?
Arráncame la vida is about 218 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Arráncame la vida before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.