The Whispering Trees by Abubakar Adam Ibrahim

The Whispering Trees

Abubakar Adam Ibrahim

162 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Whispering Trees, award winning writer Abubakar Adam Ibrahim's debut collection of short stories, employs nuance, subtle drama and deadpan humor to capture colorful Nigerian lives.There's Kyakkayawa, who sparks forbidden thoughts in her father...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
mysterious 33%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.26

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