A review by jz_reads
The Kingdom of This World by Alejo Carpentier

adventurous emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.25

I don't remember much from this book except that there was lots of castle-building, people turning into animals, and the ending made me pretty sad :( too spiritual for my liking (religion in general...ick), but I can see how others would enjoy it. I, personally, did not.