The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts by Louis de Bernières

The War of Don Emmanuel's Nether Parts

Latin American Trilogy #1

Louis de Bernières

368 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

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This rambunctious first novel by the author of the bestselling Corelli's Mandolin is set in an impoverished, violent, yet ravishingly beautiful country somewhere in South America. When the haughty Dona Constanza decides to divert a river to fill h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 384 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
dark 50%
adventurous 41%
mysterious 33%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
lighthearted 25%
reflective 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 38%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.93

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