Velorio by Xavier Navarro Aquino

Velorio

Xavier Navarro Aquino

272 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary horror literary emotional hopeful sad medium-paced
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Set in the wake of Hurricane Maria, Xavier Navarro Aquino’s unforgettable debut novel follows a remarkable group of survivors searching for hope on an island torn apart by both natural disaster and human violence. Camila is haunted by the death...

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Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
sad 64%
emotional 58%
challenging 41%
tense 38%
reflective 32%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 56%
slow 37%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 19% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 9%

Average rating

3.3

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