The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love by Oscar Hijuelos
The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love

Oscar Hijuelos

The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love

Mambo Kings #1

Oscar Hijuelos

432 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction music challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love by Oscar Hijuelos is a captivating read for anyone who has ever been swept away by the rhythms of music, the allure of travel, and the bittersweet nostalgia of looking back on a life well-lived, making it a perfect fit for fans of lyrical and emotional storytelling.

Description

It is 1953 and the mambo craze is sweeping America. Fresh from Havana, Cesar and Nestor Castillo arrive in New York City, bringing with them their vibrant, songs and dreams of love and fame. The author won the Pulitzer Prize for this novel.

Community Reviews

3.33
based on 688 reviews

Moods

emotional: 66%

reflective: 63%

sad: 51%

challenging: 30%

adventurous: 24%

dark: 21%

informative: 18%

funny: 15%

lighthearted: 15%

inspiring: 9%

tense: 9%

hopeful: 3%

mysterious: 3%

relaxing: 3%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
38% of readers chose medium
55% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
72% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

48% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

64% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

76% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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