Ornamental by Juan Cárdenas

Ornamental

Juan Cárdenas with Lizzie Davis (Translator)

144 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary thriller challenging dark reflective slow-paced

Description

A doctor recruits volunteers for the trial of a new recreational drug that exclusively affects women. Among them is “number 4,” who becomes emotionally involved with first the scientist, then his wife, a well-known visual artist in the midst of a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

mysterious 57%
reflective 57%
challenging 42%
dark 42%
tense 42%
emotional 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.54

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