Dance on the Volcano by Marie Vieux-Chauvet, Kaiama L. Glover

Dance on the Volcano

Marie Vieux-Chauvet, Kaiama L. Glover

300 pages • first pub 1957 (editions)

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Set in late-18th century Haiti, Dance on the Volcano follows the exceptional career of Minette, a young mixed-race girl who uses her prodigious voice to cross racial barriers. Her talent brings her an opportunity to perform at the Theater of Port-...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
informative 71%
reflective 71%
tense 71%
emotional 57%
sad 57%
adventurous 42%
challenging 42%
hopeful 28%
inspiring 28%
funny 14%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.67

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