How to Escape from a Leper Colony: A Novella and Stories by Tiphanie Yanique

How to Escape from a Leper Colony: A Novella and Stories

Tiphanie Yanique

184 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction magical realism short stories dark medium-paced

Description

An enthralling debut collection from a singular Caribbean voiceFor a leper, many things are impossible, and many other things are easily done. Babalao Chuck said he could fly to the other side of the island and peek at the nuns bathing. And when a...

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Moods

emotional 100%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 80%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

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3.73

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