Things They Lost by Okwiri Oduor

Things They Lost

Okwiri Oduor

11 hours, 16 minutes first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction magical realism emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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Description

This astonishing, devastating debut novel, riven through with mystery and magic, tells the story of a lonely girl living in a small African town and her struggle to free herself from her mercurial, charming mother.Ayosa is a wandering spirit—joyou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

mysterious 65%
emotional 61%
reflective 53%
dark 48%
challenging 36%
sad 35%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 18%
funny 16%
tense 16%
inspiring 10%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 45%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 39% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.84

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