The Kingdom of This World by Alejo Carpentier, Harriet de Onís

The Kingdom of This World

Alejo Carpentier, Harriet de Onís

fiction historical magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced

186 pages | first published 1949

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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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Summary of 206 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
emotional 50%
adventurous 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.34

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