Crossing the Mangrove by Maryse Condé, Richard Philcox

Crossing the Mangrove

Maryse Condé, Richard Philcox

208 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

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In this beautifully crafted, Rashomon-like novel, Maryse Conde has written a gripping story imbued with all the nuances and traditions of Caribbean culture. Francis Sancher–a handsome outsider, loved by some and reviled by others–is found dead, fa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 190 reviews

Moods

mysterious 79%
reflective 72%
emotional 44%
challenging 27%
dark 27%
sad 24%
tense 20%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 42%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 76% | No: 16% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.85

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