The Price of Paradise by Susana Lopez Rubio

The Price of Paradise

Susana Lopez Rubio with Achy Obejas (Translator)

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fiction historical romance emotional medium-paced
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In a city as corrupt as it was luxurious, those who dared to dream were bound to pay the price.Havana, Cuba, 1947. Young Patricio flees impoverished Spain and steps into the sultry island paradise of Havana with only the clothes on his back and ha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 287 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
hopeful 41%
sad 29%
tense 29%
adventurous 23%
dark 23%
informative 23%
inspiring 23%
reflective 17%
challenging 11%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 83%
slow 11%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.79

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