The Head of the Saint by Socorro Acioli, Daniel Hahn

The Head of the Saint

Socorro Acioli, Daniel Hahn

208 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction magical realism young adult reflective slow-paced

Description

After walking for days across the harsh Brazilian landscape only to be rejected by his last living relative, Samuel finds his options for survival are dwindling fast - until he comes to the hollow head of a statue, perfect for a boy to crawl into ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 112 reviews

Moods

funny 57%
adventurous 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
hopeful 42%
reflective 42%
emotional 21%
inspiring 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.97

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