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296 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780816638079
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Publication date: 13 February 2001
Description
Translated into twenty languages and published in more than fourteen Spanish editions, The Lost Steps, originally published in 1953, is Alejo Carpentier's most heralded novel.A composer, fleeing an empty existence in New York City, takes a journey...
Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
challenging 66%
dark 26%
mysterious 26%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
inspiring 13%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Body horror
296 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780816638079
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Publication date: 13 February 2001
Description
Translated into twenty languages and published in more than fourteen Spanish editions, The Lost Steps, originally published in 1953, is Alejo Carpentier's most heralded novel.A composer, fleeing an empty existence in New York City, takes a journey...
Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews
Moods
adventurous 66%
challenging 66%
dark 26%
mysterious 26%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
inspiring 13%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 21%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Body horror