Perla by Caro De Robertis

Perla

Caro De Robertis

258 pages • first pub 2012 (editions) user-added

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A coming-of-age story, based on a recent shocking chapter of Argentine history, about a young woman who makes a devastating discovery about her origins with the help of an enigmatic houseguest. Perla Correa grew up a privileged only child in Bueno...

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Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
emotional 75%
reflective 66%
sad 50%
informative 41%
mysterious 33%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%
inspiring 8%

Pace

slow 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.06

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