I Will Marry When I Want by Ngũgĩ wa Mirii, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

I Will Marry When I Want

Ngũgĩ wa Mirii, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

122 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction play emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

This is the renowned play which was developed with Kikuyu actors at the Kamiriithu Cultural Centre at Limuru. It proved so powerful, especially in its use of song, that it was banned and was probably one of the factors leading to Ngugi's detention...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
challenging 60%
inspiring 60%
sad 60%
informative 40%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
tense 20%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 33% | Character: 33% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.87

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