The Black Cathedral by Marcial Gala

The Black Cathedral

Marcial Gala with Anna Kushner (Translator)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism challenging dark medium-paced

224 pages | first published 2020

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Haunting and transcendently twisted, this English-language debut from a Cuban literary star is a tale of race, magic, belief, and fateThe Stuart family moves to a marginal neighborhood of Cienfuegos, a city on the southern coast of Cuba. Arturo St...
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Summary of 105 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
mysterious 47%
challenging 35%
reflective 29%
tense 29%
sad 23%
adventurous 11%
emotional 11%
funny 11%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 25%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 22% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 41%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.7

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