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160 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781644450253
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Publication date: 02 June 2020
Description
A vibrant and meticulously constructed debut novel about familial and cultural breakdown A powerful, unsettling portrait of family life in Cuba, Carlos Manuel lvarez's first novel is a masterful portrayal of a society in free fall. Diego, the son,...
Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
challenging 43%
emotional 43%
sad 37%
mysterious 31%
tense 18%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 41%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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Graphic
Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Medical content, Chronic illness, AlcoholMinor
Homophobia160 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781644450253
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Publication date: 02 June 2020
Description
A vibrant and meticulously constructed debut novel about familial and cultural breakdown A powerful, unsettling portrait of family life in Cuba, Carlos Manuel lvarez's first novel is a masterful portrayal of a society in free fall. Diego, the son,...
Community Reviews Summary of 97 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
challenging 43%
emotional 43%
sad 37%
mysterious 31%
tense 18%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
Pace
medium 33%
slow 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 41%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Medical content, Chronic illness, AlcoholMinor
Homophobia