In the Palm of Darkness by Mayra Montero

In the Palm of Darkness

Mayra Montero with Edith Grossman (Translator)

192 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy challenging dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The quest for an elusive amphibian in the mountains of violence-torn Haiti brings together an unlikely pair of hunters--American herpetologist Victor Grigg and his Haitian guide, Thierry Adrien--whose individual stories unfold and intertwine in a ...

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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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