Children of Paradise by Fred D'Aguiar

Children of Paradise

Fred D'Aguiar

384 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical religion dark slow-paced

Description

In this beautifully imagined novel, based on the horrific true events at Jim Jones's utopian commune in Guyana, the acclaimed novelist, playwright and poet Fred D'Aguiar returns to the land of his youth, interweaving magical realism and shocking h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
tense 75%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.44

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