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FINALIST FOR THE GILLER PRIZEFINALIST FOR THE ETHEL WILSON FICTION PRIZEBold and lyrical, sensual and highly charged, Cereus Blooms at Night is the beautifully written, sensational first novel by Shani Mootoo, one of Canada’s most exciting literary voices. At the core of this haunting multi-generational novel are the shifting faces of Mala—adventurer and protector, recluse, and madwoman. Told by the engaging voice of Tyler, Mala’s vivacious male caretaker at the Paradise Alms House, Cereus Blooms at Night is layered with unforgettable scenes of a world where love and treachery collide.
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0Cereus Blooms at Night Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (4/5) or 7.71/10 overall Characters - 8 Atmosphere - 8 Writing - 9 Plot - 7 Intrigue - 8 Logic - 7 Enjoyment - 7 Overall Thoughts: I had to read this for English class. A lot of books that I have to read for a class, I'm purely reading to reach the milestone for next class, but this genuinely got me hooked. I had much more of a pull to actually read this and couldn't put it down for a while once I did, which is fairly rare with assigned books. That said, this book touches on a lot of heavy themes and was tough to read at times. So please, please, PLEASE check the trigger warnings before picking up this book. 🫶
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