The Mortifications by Derek Palacio

The Mortifications

Derek Palacio

320 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Derek Palacio’s stunning, mythic novel marks the arrival of a fresh voice and a new chapter in the history of 21st century Cuban-American literature.In 1980, a rural Cuban family is torn apart during the Mariel Boatlift. Uxbal Encarnación—father, ...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
mysterious 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.27

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