House of Beauty by Melba Escobar

House of Beauty

Melba Escobar with Elizabeth Bryer (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious slow-paced
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A thought-provoking Colombian crime novel set in and around a beauty salon in Bogota'This delicate, merciless filleting of race and gender politics is highly recommended' Guardian'A revelation. A rewarding read and an unexpected insight into a for...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 65%
sad 30%
tense 25%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
challenging 10%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 30% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 31% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

2.86

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