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Cereus Blooms at Night

Shani Mootoo (1996)

SubgenreSword & Sorcery
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.02

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Synopsis

Set on a fictional Caribbean island in the town of Paradise, this haunting and evocative debut novel unveils the mystery surrounding the aging Mala Ramchandin--a suspected murderess--and the tempestuous history of her family.

Tags

Literary FictionMagical RealismCaribbean FictionHistorical FictionLGBTQ+ Themes