Children of Paradise by Fred D'Aguiar

Children of Paradise

Fred D'Aguiar

384 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical religion dark slow-paced
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In this beautifully imagined novel, based on the horrific true events at Jim Jones's utopian commune in Guyana, the acclaimed novelist, playwright and poet Fred D'Aguiar returns to the land of his youth, interweaving magical realism and shocking h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
tense 83%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
challenging 33%
adventurous 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

slow 83%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.31

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