My Life in the Bush of Ghosts by Amos Tutuola

My Life in the Bush of Ghosts

Amos Tutuola

174 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous medium-paced
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Description

This novel recounts the fate of a mortal who strayed into the world of ghosts. The bush is the wilderness of Western Africa. Here, as every hunter and traveler knows, mortals venture at great peril, and it is here that a small boy is left alone.

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 55%
challenging 44%
mysterious 33%
dark 22%
lighthearted 22%
reflective 11%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 22%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.58

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