Is Just a Movie by Earl Lovelace

Is Just a Movie

Earl Lovelace

362 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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In Trinidad, in the wake of 1970's Black Power rebellion, we follow Sonnyboy, Singer King Kala, and their town's folk through experiments in music, politics, religion, and love--and in their day-to-day adventures. Humorous and serious, sad and upl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
funny 25%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.43

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