The Belly of the Atlantic by Fatou Diome

The Belly of the Atlantic

Fatou Diome with Ros Schwartz (Translator), Lulu Norman (Translator)

185 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective medium-paced
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"This charming, vivid and poetic book captures the poignancy of immigrant life and all the unresolved pain of Africa's relationship with its former colonial powers."--Michela WrongSalie lives in Paris. Back home on the Senegalese island of Niodior...

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Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
emotional 52%
sad 42%
informative 36%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 15%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.79

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