Ornamental by Juan Cárdenas

Ornamental

Juan Cárdenas with Lizzie Davis (Translator)

144 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary thriller challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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A doctor recruits volunteers for the trial of a new recreational drug that exclusively affects women. Among them is “number 4,” who becomes emotionally involved with first the scientist, then his wife, a well-known visual artist in the midst of a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 57 reviews

Moods

mysterious 63%
reflective 54%
challenging 36%
dark 36%
tense 27%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%
emotional 9%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 36%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 44% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Average rating

3.58

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