Anacaona: Golden Flower, Haiti, 1490 by Edwidge Danticat

Anacaona: Golden Flower, Haiti, 1490

The Royal Diaries

Edwidge Danticat

187 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction childrens historical young adult challenging emotional informative slow-paced
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With her signature narrative grace, Edwidge Danticat brings Haiti's beautiful queen Anacaona to life. Queen Anacaona was the wife of one of her island's rulers, and a composer of songs and poems, making her popular among her people. Haiti was rela...

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Community Reviews Summary of 291 reviews

Moods

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

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.54

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