The Lost Steps by Alejo Carpentier

The Lost Steps

Alejo Carpentier

239 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction magical realism reflective slow-paced

Description

Translated into twenty languages and published in more than fourteen Spanish editions, The Lost Steps, originally published in 1953, is Alejo Carpentier's most heralded novel.A composer, fleeing an empty existence in New York City, takes a journey...

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Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.63

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