Le sette lune di Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka

Le sette lune di Maali Almeida

Shehan Karunatilaka with Silvia Castoldi (Translator)

480 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary magical realism challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

L’incredibile storia di Maali Almeida si apre in circostanze a dir poco inconsuete: il giovane Maali, fotografo di guerra, giocatore d’azzardo e gay clandestino, si è appena svegliato in quello che sembra un ufficio visti celestiale. È morto, il s...

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Moods

dark 76%
challenging 55%
reflective 54%
emotional 48%
mysterious 47%
adventurous 38%
sad 35%
funny 31%
tense 28%
informative 19%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 26%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 29% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 32% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%

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