Cereus Blooms at Night by Shani Mootoo

Cereus Blooms at Night

Shani Mootoo

249 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ magical realism dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Set on a fictional Caribbean island in the town of Paradise, Cereus Blooms at Night unveils the mystery surrounding Mala Ramchandin and the tempestuous history of her family. At the heart of this bold and seductive novel is an alleged crime commit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 514 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
emotional 77%
sad 71%
challenging 53%
reflective 43%
mysterious 32%
hopeful 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 28%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.02

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