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224 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385476331
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 01 February 1995
Description
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, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 189 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
emotional 44%
challenging 27%
dark 27%
sad 24%
tense 20%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Racism, Pregnancy, RapeMinor
Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Mental illness
224 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385476331
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 01 February 1995
Description
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, ...
Community Reviews Summary of 189 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
emotional 44%
challenging 27%
dark 27%
sad 24%
tense 20%
adventurous 6%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Racism, Pregnancy, RapeMinor
Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Mental illness