Red April by Santiago Roncagliolo, Edith Grossman

288 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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A chilling, internationally acclaimed political thriller, Red April is a grand achievement in contemporary Latin American fiction, written by the youngest winner ever of the Alfaguara Prize–one of the most prestigious in the Spanish-speaking world...

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Community Reviews Summary of 56 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 75%
mysterious 62%
challenging 25%
funny 12%
informative 12%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.42

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