270 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780771064005
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Emblem Editions
Publication date: 01 October 1996
Description
Bold and lyrical, sensual and highly charged, Cereus Blooms at Night is the beautifully written, much-talked-about first novel by Shani Mootoo, one of Canada’s most exciting new literary voices. At the core of this haunting multi-generational nove...
Community Reviews Summary of 346 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
sad 70%
challenging 51%
reflective 43%
tense 41%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, Sexual violenceModerate
Alcoholism, Homophobia, BullyingMinor
Murder
270 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780771064005
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Emblem Editions
Publication date: 01 October 1996
Description
Bold and lyrical, sensual and highly charged, Cereus Blooms at Night is the beautifully written, much-talked-about first novel by Shani Mootoo, one of Canada’s most exciting new literary voices. At the core of this haunting multi-generational nove...
Community Reviews Summary of 346 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
sad 70%
challenging 51%
reflective 43%
tense 41%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, Sexual violenceModerate
Alcoholism, Homophobia, BullyingMinor
Murder