Perla by Carolina De Robertis

236 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

With her distinctive storytelling abilities and indelibly drawn characters, Carolina De Robertis illuminates a dark moment in contemporary Latin America. Intimate with the region, she crafts an emotionally pitch-perfect tale of a young woman who m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 75%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
hopeful 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.05

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