Telex from Cuba by Rachel Kushner

Telex from Cuba

Rachel Kushner

12 hours, 55 minutes • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction The debut novel by New York Times bestselling author Rachel Kushner, called "shimmering" (The New Yorker), "multilayered and absorbing" (The New York Times Book Review), and "gorgeously written" (Ki...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
informative 43%
adventurous 31%
challenging 31%
funny 25%
dark 18%
emotional 12%
sad 12%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 28% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 64% | Yes: 21% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.43

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