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279 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590174555
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 16 August 2011
Description
At the beginning of this masterpiece of African literature, Clarence, a white man, has been shipwrecked on the coast of Africa. Flush with self-importance, he demands to see the king, but the king has just left for the south of his realm. Travelin...
Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
reflective 60%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
informative 20%
emotional 10%
tense 10%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 71% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Average rating
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279 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590174555
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New York Review of Books
Publication date: 16 August 2011
Description
At the beginning of this masterpiece of African literature, Clarence, a white man, has been shipwrecked on the coast of Africa. Flush with self-importance, he demands to see the king, but the king has just left for the south of his realm. Travelin...
Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
reflective 60%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
informative 20%
emotional 10%
tense 10%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | Plot: 16% | A mix: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 71% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%Loveable characters?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.