The King Is Always Above the People: Stories by Daniel Alarcón

The King Is Always Above the People: Stories

Daniel Alarcón

256 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

A slyly political collection of stories about immigration, broken dreams, Los Angeles gang members, Latin American families, and other tales of high stakes journeys, from the award-winning author of War by Candlelight and At Night We Walk in Circl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | N/A: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 40% | N/A: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.51

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