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The Pagoda

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The Pagoda

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998

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The Pagoda

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Jamaica • 1890s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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The Pagoda by Patricia Powell offers a profound exploration of identity and displacement, praised for its lyrical prose and depth. However, some readers find the narrative pacing slow. The novel's portrayal of cultural complexities is compelling, though a few critics note character development could be more robust. Overall, it captivates with its emotional depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Pagoda?

The Pagoda by Patricia Powell attracts readers who appreciate rich, multicultural narratives exploring themes of identity and displacement. Fans of works like The Bone People by Keri Hulme and Beloved by Toni Morrison, which delve into personal and cultural histories, would likely find this novel compelling.

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Jamaica • 1890s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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