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368 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780861544912
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Description
Set in the fictional Kenyan town of Mapeli, Things They Lost tells the story of four generations of women, each haunted by the mysterious curse that hangs over the Brown family. At the heart of the novel is Ayosa Ataraxis Brown, twelve years old a...
Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
reflective 53%
dark 48%
challenging 36%
sad 35%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 18%
funny 16%
tense 16%
inspiring 10%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 39% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Abandonment, Death of parentModerate
Alcoholism, Abortion, AlcoholMinor
Rape, Sexual assault, Violence
368 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780861544912
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Description
Set in the fictional Kenyan town of Mapeli, Things They Lost tells the story of four generations of women, each haunted by the mysterious curse that hangs over the Brown family. At the heart of the novel is Ayosa Ataraxis Brown, twelve years old a...
Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews
Moods
emotional 61%
reflective 53%
dark 48%
challenging 36%
sad 35%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 18%
funny 16%
tense 16%
inspiring 10%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 39% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Abandonment, Death of parentModerate
Alcoholism, Abortion, AlcoholMinor
Rape, Sexual assault, Violence