Velorio by Xavier Navarro Aquino

Velorio

Xavier Navarro Aquino

272 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary horror literary emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
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Set in the wake of Hurricane Maria, Xavier Navarro Aquino’s unforgettable debut novel follows a remarkable group of survivors searching for hope on an island torn apart by both natural disaster and human violence. Camila is haunted by the death...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
sad 62%
emotional 60%
challenging 42%
tense 40%
reflective 34%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 36%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 39% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 26%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 63% | No: 22% | Yes: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.27

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