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badaimsyndrom's review against another edition
challenging
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
prosewhore's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this so much. African LITterature really is something else...
This is a collection of short stories, most which are set in Congo. I loved how satire was used to discuss neo-colonialism and the clash that inevitably happens when one's culture and ideology is forced onto others. Dongala's writing is impeccable and most of his characters endearing.
The book is both funny and tragic but never boring, it's very atmospheric..
I'm looking forward to reading more from the author.
This is a collection of short stories, most which are set in Congo. I loved how satire was used to discuss neo-colonialism and the clash that inevitably happens when one's culture and ideology is forced onto others. Dongala's writing is impeccable and most of his characters endearing.
The book is both funny and tragic but never boring, it's very atmospheric..
I'm looking forward to reading more from the author.
prosewhore's review
4.0
I loved this so much. African LITterature really is something else...
This is a collection of short stories, most which are set in Congo. I loved how satire was used to discuss neo-colonialism and the clash that inevitably happens when one's culture and ideology is forced onto others. Dongala's writing is impeccable and most of his characters endearing.
The book is both funny and tragic but never boring, it's very atmospheric..
I'm looking forward to reading more from the author.
This is a collection of short stories, most which are set in Congo. I loved how satire was used to discuss neo-colonialism and the clash that inevitably happens when one's culture and ideology is forced onto others. Dongala's writing is impeccable and most of his characters endearing.
The book is both funny and tragic but never boring, it's very atmospheric..
I'm looking forward to reading more from the author.
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