How to Write About Africa: Collected Works by Binyavanga Wainaina
How to Write About Africa: Collected Works

Binyavanga Wainaina

How to Write About Africa: Collected Works

Binyavanga Wainaina

368 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary essays politics short stories
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From one of Africa’s most influential and eloquent essayists, a posthumous collection that highlights his biting satire and subversive wisdom on topics from travel to cultural identity to sexuality“Africa is the only continent you can love—take ad...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
reflective 55%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%
adventurous 22%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | N/A: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

N/A: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

4.58

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