9 hours, 8 minutes • first pub 1996 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780771001116
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Description
Set on a fictional Caribbean island in the town of Paradise, Cereus Blooms at Night unveils the mystery surrounding Mala Ramchandin and the tempestuous history of her family. At the heart of this bold and seductive novel is an alleged crime commit...
Community Reviews Summary of 346 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
sad 70%
challenging 51%
reflective 43%
tense 41%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, Sexual violenceModerate
Alcoholism, Homophobia, BullyingMinor
Murder9 hours, 8 minutes • first pub 1996 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9780771001116
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Description
Set on a fictional Caribbean island in the town of Paradise, Cereus Blooms at Night unveils the mystery surrounding Mala Ramchandin and the tempestuous history of her family. At the heart of this bold and seductive novel is an alleged crime commit...
Community Reviews Summary of 346 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
sad 70%
challenging 51%
reflective 43%
tense 41%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, Sexual violenceModerate
Alcoholism, Homophobia, BullyingMinor
Murder