The Kingdom of This World by Alejo Carpentier

The Kingdom of This World

Alejo Carpentier with Harriet de Onís

186 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism hopeful informative reflective slow-paced
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A few years after its liberation from French colonialist rule, Haiti experienced a period of unsurpassed brutality, horror, and superstition under the reign of the black King Henri-Christophe. Through the eyes of the ancient slave Ti-Noel, The Kin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 534 reviews

Moods

dark 59%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
adventurous 31%
sad 25%
emotional 18%
mysterious 18%
tense 18%
informative 15%
inspiring 9%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 30%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 30% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.49

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