Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, AbortionModerate
Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Racial slursMinor
Death, Homophobia, IncestCommunity Reviews
Summary of 29 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
emotional 50%
challenging 40%
sad 30%
tense 20%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 90% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
208 pages | first published 1989
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In this beautifully crafted, Rashomon-like novel, Maryse Conde has written a gripping story imbued with all the nuances and traditions of Caribbean culture. Francis Sancher–a handsome outsider, loved by some and reviled by others–is found dead, fa...Book Information
208 pages | first published 1989
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ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this beautifully crafted, Rashomon-like novel, Maryse Conde has written a gripping story imbued with all the nuances and traditions of Caribbean culture. Francis Sancher–a handsome outsider, loved by some and reviled by others–is found dead, fa...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, AbortionModerate
Pregnancy, Domestic abuse, Racial slursMinor
Death, Homophobia, IncestCommunity Reviews
Summary of 29 reviews
Moods
mysterious 70%
emotional 50%
challenging 40%
sad 30%
tense 20%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 90% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating