School Days by Patrick Chamoiseau, Linda Coverdale

144 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

School Days (Chemin-d’Ecole) is a captivating narrative based on Patrick Chamoiseau’s childhood in Fort-de-France, Martinique. It is a revelatory account of the colonial world that shaped one of the liveliest and most creative voices in French and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews

Moods

reflective 60%
inspiring 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.43

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