The River Between by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

The River Between

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

152 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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Description

Christian missionaries attempt to outlaw the female circumcision ritual and in the process create a terrible rift between the two Kikuyu communities on either side of the river.

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Moods

reflective 76%
emotional 46%
challenging 39%
sad 34%
tense 34%
dark 27%
informative 25%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 6%

Pace

slow 43%
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

3.55

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