The Dragon Can't Dance by Earl Lovelace

The Dragon Can't Dance

Earl Lovelace

240 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Carnival takes on social and political importance in this recognized classic.The people of the shantytown Calvary Hill, usually invisible to the rest of society, join the throng and flaunt their neighborhood personas in masquerade during Carnival....

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Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 62%
emotional 50%
inspiring 37%
sad 37%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 25%
tense 25%
dark 12%
funny 12%
informative 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 12%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.84

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