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The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love

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Fiction Music Historical Fiction Fiction

by Oscar Hijuelos

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3.68 (9.1K ratings)
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description 407 pages

The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love by Oscar Hijuelos holds a well received rating of 3.68 out of 5, based on 9.1K reader ratings. First published in 1989. The book spans 407 pages.

About The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love

A Pulitzer Prize winning, bestselling sensation, Hijuelos captures in vivid and elegant prose the passion and poignancy of a world where the pulsing and rhythmic beat of the mambo imbues and fulfills dreams.

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Author Oscar Hijuelos
Published 1989
Pages 407
Genres Fiction, Music, Historical Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 3.68 / 5.00
Total Ratings 9,107

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.7
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9.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.68, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love?

The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love is categorized as Fiction, Music, Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love worth reading?

Based on 9.1K reader ratings, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love has an average score of 3.68 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love?

The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love has 407 pages.

Who wrote The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love?

The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love was written by Oscar Hijuelos. It was first published in 1989.

What is the ISBN for The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love?

The ISBN-13 for The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love is 9780140143910.0.

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