The Fallen by Carlos Manuel Álvarez

The Fallen

Carlos Manuel Álvarez with Frank Wynne (Translator)

160 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A vibrant and meticulously constructed debut novel about familial and cultural breakdown A powerful, unsettling portrait of family life in Cuba, Carlos Manuel lvarez's first novel is a masterful portrayal of a society in free fall. Diego, the son,...

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Moods

dark 85%
challenging 71%
mysterious 42%
reflective 42%
sad 42%
emotional 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 14%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 83% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.84

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