The Affairs of the Falcóns by Melissa Rivero

The Affairs of the Falcóns

Melissa Rivero

277 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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A stunning debut novel about a young undocumented Peruvian woman fighting to keep her family afloat in New York CityAna Falcón, along with her husband Lucho and their two young children, has fled the economic and political strife of Peru for a cha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 392 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 74%
reflective 48%
tense 44%
challenging 40%
dark 33%
adventurous 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 70%
fast 16%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 30% | No: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.76

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