The Dragonfly Sea by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor

The Dragonfly Sea

Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor

496 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced
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The Dragonfly Sea follows the unforgettable Ayaana's journey to adulthood after her small island childhood is interrupted. Targeted first by religious fundamentalists and second by Chinese emissaries, Ayaana is sent on a container ship to study in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
adventurous 66%
reflective 66%
sad 38%
challenging 33%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 16%
dark 11%
mysterious 11%
relaxing 11%
funny 5%
informative 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 38%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.73

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