The Children of Sisyphus by Orlando Patterson

The Children of Sisyphus

Orlando Patterson

190 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction race emotional reflective slow-paced
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A bleak portrayal of life on the Dungle—the rubbish heap where the very poorest squat—this beautifully poetic, existentialist novel turns an unwavering eye to life in the Jamaican ghetto. By interweaving the stories of Dinah, a prostitute who can ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.34

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