Exquisite Cadavers by Meena Kandasamy

Exquisite Cadavers

Meena Kandasamy

112 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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Karim, a young film-maker, carries with him the starry-eyed dreams of the Arab Revolution. Maya carries her own pressing concerns: an errant father, an unstable job, a chain-smoking habit, a sudden pregnancy. When Karim’s brother disappears in Tun...

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Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
challenging 59%
dark 45%
emotional 36%
sad 22%
tense 22%
inspiring 18%
informative 9%
adventurous 4%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

slow 45%
fast 36%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 25% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 38% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.87

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