The Iguana by Henry Martin, Anna Maria Ortese

198 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction magical realism adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In this magical novel a Milanese count stumbles upon a desolate community of lost noblemen on an uncharted island off the coast of Portugal. When he discovers, to his utter amazement, that their ill-treated servant is in fact a maiden iguana, and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.59

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