Cave and Shadows by Nick Joaquín

Cave and Shadows

Nick Joaquín

272 pages first pub 1983 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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A classic from National Artist for Literature, Nick Joaquin, Cave and Shadows was first published in 1983, and this literary whodunit is still considered a must-read by students of Philippine Literature. The novel is set in motion by a mysterious ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 100%
tense 100%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.06

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