The Wine of Astonishment by Earl Lovelace

The Wine of Astonishment

Earl Lovelace

146 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

A powerful and moving chronicle of the different ways in which members of a small Trinidadian community, Bonasse, hold on to their identity as they find themselves caught up in change and corruption.

Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 54%
challenging 45%
informative 45%
sad 36%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 27%
tense 27%
adventurous 9%
dark 9%
funny 9%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 36%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.71

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