The Dragon Can't Dance by Earl Lovelace

The Dragon Can't Dance

Earl Lovelace

240 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Carnival takes on social and political importance in this recognized classic.The people of the shantytown Calvary Hill, usually invisible to the rest of society, join the throng and flaunt their neighborhood personas in masquerade during Carnival....

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
challenging 60%
emotional 50%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 40%
sad 40%
adventurous 20%
tense 20%
dark 10%
funny 10%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 30%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.8

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