The Storyteller's Death by Ann Dávila Cardinal

The Storyteller's Death

Ann Dávila Cardinal

320 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

From International Latino Book Award-winning author Ann Davila Cardinal comes a gorgeously written family saga about a Puerto Rican teenager who finds herself gifted (or cursed?) with a strange ability. There was always an old woman dying in the b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
mysterious 69%
reflective 49%
hopeful 37%
sad 24%
adventurous 20%
inspiring 19%
tense 14%
challenging 8%
dark 8%
informative 8%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 12%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 27% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.2

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