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176 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143107491
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 28 April 2015
Description
A legendary work of African literature, this moving and eye-opening novel lucidly captures the drama of a people and culture whose world has been overturned. The River Between explores life in the mountains of Kenya during the early days of white ...
Community Reviews Summary of 422 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
challenging 39%
sad 34%
tense 34%
dark 27%
informative 25%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 6%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 28% | No: 25% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Body horrorModerate
Sexism, Domestic abuse, Religious bigotryMinor
Slavery
176 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143107491
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 28 April 2015
Description
A legendary work of African literature, this moving and eye-opening novel lucidly captures the drama of a people and culture whose world has been overturned. The River Between explores life in the mountains of Kenya during the early days of white ...
Community Reviews Summary of 422 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
challenging 39%
sad 34%
tense 34%
dark 27%
informative 25%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 6%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 28% | No: 25% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Body horrorModerate
Sexism, Domestic abuse, Religious bigotryMinor
Slavery