Return to the Enchanted Island by Johary Ravaloson

Return to the Enchanted Island

Johary Ravaloson with Allison M. Charette (Translator)

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

In this exhilarating prize-winning novel--only the second to be published in English from Madagascar--a young man comes of age amidst the enchanted origin myths of his island country.Named after the first man at the creation of the world in Malaga...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

reflective 55%
challenging 35%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
informative 20%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%
dark 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 19%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

2.7

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