Looking for Livingstone: An Odyssey of Silence by M. NourbeSe Philip

Looking for Livingstone: An Odyssey of Silence

M. NourbeSe Philip

103 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

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"A woman, travelling alone through time, Africa, and unnamed lands, searches for Dr. David Livingstone, celebrated by the West as a "discoverer" of Africa. Throughout her quest, for knowledge and for Livingstone, the traveller visits many peoples,...

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Moods

challenging 100%
adventurous 66%
mysterious 66%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

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