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336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 1838850821
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd.
Publication date: 05 November 2020
Description
The Kamanga Kings, a Khartoum jazz band of yesteryear, is presented with the opportunity of a lifetime when a surprise letter arrives inviting them to perform in Washington, D.C. The only problem is . . . the band no longer exists.Rushdy is a disa...
Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
hopeful 73%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 26%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
funny 13%
informative 13%
tense 13%
sad 6%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Plot: 21% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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Alcoholism, Drug use
336 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 1838850821
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd.
Publication date: 05 November 2020
Description
The Kamanga Kings, a Khartoum jazz band of yesteryear, is presented with the opportunity of a lifetime when a surprise letter arrives inviting them to perform in Washington, D.C. The only problem is . . . the band no longer exists.Rushdy is a disa...
Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews
Moods
hopeful 73%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 26%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
funny 13%
informative 13%
tense 13%
sad 6%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 71% | Plot: 21% | Character: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 86% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 46% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Drug use