The Book of Lamentations by Rosario Castellanos

The Book of Lamentations

Rosario Castellanos

400 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

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Set in the highlands of the Mexican state of Chiapas, The Book of Lamentations tells of a fictionalized Mayan uprising that resembles many of the rebellions that have taken place since the indigenous people of the area were first conquered by Euro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 74 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
sad 66%
challenging 58%
reflective 58%
tense 58%
emotional 33%
adventurous 16%
informative 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Average rating

4.05

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