In the Palm of Darkness by Mayra Montero

In the Palm of Darkness

Mayra Montero with Edith Grossman (Translator)

181 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

Anchored in the mythical and magical world of Haitian spirituality, where the living become the murdered dead, and the dead wander as zombies among the living, "In the Palm of Darkness" is a book with a fresh and particularly fascinating point of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
tense 66%
adventurous 33%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.33

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