In the Palm of Darkness by Mayra Montero

In the Palm of Darkness

Mayra Montero with Edith Grossman (Translator)

181 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction fantasy challenging dark mysterious slow-paced
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Anchored in the mythical and magical world of Haitian spirituality, where the living become the murdered dead, and the dead wander as zombies among the living, "In the Palm of Darkness" is a book with a fresh and particularly fascinating point of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.34

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