Beneath the Lion's Gaze by Maaza Mengiste

Beneath the Lion's Gaze

Maaza Mengiste

308 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Description

This memorable, heartbreaking story opens in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1974, on the eve of a revolution. Yonas kneels in his mother's prayer room, pleading to his god for an end to the violence that has wracked his family and country. His father, Hai...

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Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
dark 71%
sad 68%
tense 64%
challenging 62%
informative 40%
reflective 22%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 24%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 25% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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