The News from Paraguay by Lily Tuck

The News from Paraguay

Lily Tuck

248 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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The year is l854. In Paris, Francisco Solano -- the future dictator of Paraguay -- begins his courtship of the young, beautiful Irish courtesan Ella Lynch with a poncho, a Paraguayan band, and a horse named Mathilde. Ella follows Franco to Asunció...

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Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
informative 66%
reflective 66%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

2.78

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