423 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780786217342
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Publication date: 01 October 1996
Description
Set on a fictional Caribbean island in the town of Paradise, "Cerus Blooms at Night" unveils the mystery surrounding Mala Ramchandin and the tempestuous history of her family. At the heart of this bold and seductive novel is an alleged crime commi...
Community Reviews Summary of 346 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
sad 70%
challenging 51%
reflective 43%
tense 41%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, Sexual violenceModerate
Alcoholism, Homophobia, BullyingMinor
Murder423 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780786217342
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Publication date: 01 October 1996
Description
Set on a fictional Caribbean island in the town of Paradise, "Cerus Blooms at Night" unveils the mystery surrounding Mala Ramchandin and the tempestuous history of her family. At the heart of this bold and seductive novel is an alleged crime commi...
Community Reviews Summary of 346 reviews
Moods
dark 73%
sad 70%
challenging 51%
reflective 43%
tense 41%
mysterious 39%
hopeful 21%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 4%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Incest, Sexual violenceModerate
Alcoholism, Homophobia, BullyingMinor
Murder