The Ventriloquist's Tale by Pauline Melville

The Ventriloquist's Tale

Pauline Melville

fiction magical realism reflective slow-paced

368 pages | first published 1997

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Pauline Melville conjures up vivid pictures both of savanna and forest and of city life in South America where love is often trumped by disaster. Unforgettable characters illuminate theme and plot: Sonny, the strange, beautiful and isolate son of ...
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Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
emotional 100%
dark 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.55

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