Who Slashed Celanire's Throat? by Maryse Condé

Who Slashed Celanire's Throat?

Maryse Condé with Richard Philcox (Translator)

240 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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On one hand, beautiful Celanire -- a woman mutilated at birth and left for dead -- appears today to be a saint; she is a tireless worker who has turned numerous neglected institutions into vibrant schools for motherless children. But she is also a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 85%
challenging 57%
tense 42%
funny 28%
informative 28%
reflective 28%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.38

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