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Before You Read Caraval

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Explore the boundaries between fantasy and reality in this expert-written summary and analysis of Garber’s young adult romantic fantasy Caraval.


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Part 1: “The Isle of Trisda”

Part 1, Chapters 1-5

Get ready to explore Caraval and its meaning. Our full analysis and study guide provides an even deeper dive with character analysis and quotes explained to help you discover the complexity and beauty of this book.

Caraval Part 1, Chapters 1-5 Summary & Analysis

Part 1, Chapters 6-8

Caraval Part 1, Chapters 6-8 Summary & Analysis

Part 2: “The Night of Caraval Eve”

Part 2, Chapters 9-12

Caraval Part 2, Chapters 9-12 Summary & Analysis

Part 3: “Night One of Caraval”

Part 3, Chapters 13-17

Caraval Part 3, Chapters 13-17 Summary & Analysis

Part 4: “Night Two of Caraval”

Part 4, Chapters 18-21

Caraval Part 4, Chapters 18-21 Summary & Analysis

Part 5: “Day Four of Caraval”

Part 5, Chapters 22-26

Caraval Part 5, Chapters 22-26 Summary & Analysis

Part 6: “Night Four of Caraval”

Part 6, Chapters 27-30

Caraval Part 6, Chapters 27-30 Summary & Analysis

Part 6, Chapters 31-34

Caraval Part 6, Chapters 31-34 Summary & Analysis

Part 7: “Night Five: The Last Night of Caraval”

Part 7, Chapters 35-38

Caraval Part 7, Chapters 35-38 Summary & Analysis

Part 8: “The Day After Caraval”

Part 8, Chapters 39-42

Caraval Part 8, Chapters 39-42 Summary & Analysis

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