The Kingdom of this World by Alejo Carpentier

The Kingdom of this World

Alejo Carpentier with Harriet de Onís (Translator)

150 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism hopeful informative reflective slow-paced

Description

A few years after its liberation from French colonialist rule, Haiti experienced a period of unsurpassed brutality, horror, and superstition under the reign of the black King Henri-Christophe. Through the eyes of the ancient slave Ti-Noel, The Kin...

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Moods

dark 56%
challenging 44%
reflective 40%
adventurous 36%
tense 24%
mysterious 20%
sad 20%
emotional 16%
informative 12%
inspiring 8%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 32%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 30% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 20% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.46

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