The Dragon Can't Dance by Earl Lovelace

The Dragon Can't Dance

Earl Lovelace

240 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Carnival takes on social and political importance in this recognized classic. The people of the shantytown Calvary Hill, usually invisible to the rest of society, join the throng and flaunt their neighborhood personas in masquerade during Carnival...

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Community Reviews Summary of 76 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 57%
emotional 42%
inspiring 42%
adventurous 28%
hopeful 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
dark 14%
funny 14%
informative 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 14%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.81

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