Cereus Blooms at Night by Shani Mootoo

Cereus Blooms at Night

Shani Mootoo

249 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ magical realism dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

When Mala, old and notoriously crazy, arrives at the Paradise Alms House, she is placed in the tender care of Tyler, a gay male nurse, and an extraordinary relationship begins to develop.

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Moods

emotional 80%
dark 73%
sad 70%
challenging 51%
reflective 43%
tense 41%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 4%

Pace

medium 75%
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

4.02

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