Return to the Enchanted Island by Johary Ravaloson

Return to the Enchanted Island

Johary Ravaloson with Allison M. Charette (Translator)

172 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary fantasy adventurous emotional slow-paced
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In this exhilarating prize-winning novel—only the second to be published in English from Madagascar—a young man comes of age amidst the enchanted origin myths of his island country. Named after the first man at the creation of the world in Mala...

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Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

reflective 54%
challenging 36%
adventurous 18%
emotional 18%
informative 18%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%
tense 9%
dark 4%
sad 4%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 16%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

2.6

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