A Tempest by Aimé Césaire

A Tempest

Aimé Césaire with Richard Miller (Translator)

69 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction play challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

"C saire's Tempest, in translation by Richard Miller, is a sprightly and song-filled enchantment. The luminous intelligence of Mr. C saire's meditation on the absurdities of colonialism shines through the antics of the bewildered characters." -New...

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Community Reviews Summary of 346 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
challenging 63%
dark 36%
adventurous 31%
funny 26%
emotional 21%
informative 15%
tense 15%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 5%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 31% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 31%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.53

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