The Kingdom of This World by Alejo Carpentier

The Kingdom of This World

Alejo Carpentier with Harriet de Onís

186 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism hopeful informative reflective slow-paced
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A few years after its liberation from French colonialist rule, Haiti experienced a period of unsurpassed brutality, horror, and superstition under the reign of the black King Henri-Christophe. Through the eyes of the ancient slave Ti-Noel, The Kin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 518 reviews

Moods

dark 56%
reflective 43%
challenging 40%
adventurous 33%
sad 26%
emotional 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%
informative 16%
inspiring 10%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 29%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 28% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 24% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.49

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