The Ship of Fools by Cristina Peri Rossi, Psiche Hughes

The Ship of Fools

Cristina Peri Rossi, Psiche Hughes

212 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

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Description

Sex and power are dominant themes in this innovative novel by a major feminist writer, an exile from Uruguay now living in Spain. Her wandering hero refuses to conform to the established order that descends into military terror and machismo.

Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 33% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.41

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