Moses Ascending by Sam Selvon

Moses Ascending

Sam Selvon with Hari Kunzru (Contributor)

208 pages • first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective medium-paced
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Sam Selvon’s Moses Ascending depicts West Indian Immigration in England. Moses, a Trinidadian who has been in England for some years now represents immigrants who come from all corners of the world to seek a better life. Like many immigrants he is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
challenging 50%
funny 50%
adventurous 25%
emotional 25%
informative 25%
mysterious 25%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | Plot: 20% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.44

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