Measuring Time by Helon Habila

Measuring Time

Helon Habila

272 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Mamo and LaMamo are twin brothers living in the small Nigerian village of Keti, where their domineering father controls their lives. With high hopes the twins attempt to flee from home, but only LaMamo escapes successfully and is able to live thei...

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Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
inspiring 50%
mysterious 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.71

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