A review by freewaygods
Paradiso by José Lezama Lima

challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Even in translation, the prose is gorgeous. I found Cemí, the central character, to be almost absent, in contrast to the myriad others populating the novel, who are so full and fleshed. Regardless, this high baroque novel is challenging, but ultimately worth your time.