The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love by Oscar Hijuelos

The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love

Mambo Kings #1

Oscar Hijuelos

407 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction music challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

A Pulitzer Prize winning, bestselling sensation, Hijuelos captures in vivid and elegant prose the passion and poignancy of a world where the pulsing and rhythmic beat of the mambo imbues and fulfills dreams.

Community Reviews Summary of 491 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
reflective 57%
sad 50%
adventurous 23%
challenging 23%
informative 19%
lighthearted 19%
dark 11%
funny 11%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 48%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.34

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