Slave Old Man by Patrick Chamoiseau, Linda Coverdale

176 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction historical literary reflective medium-paced
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From one of the most innovative and subversive novelists writing in French, a "writer of exceptional and original gifts" (The New York Times), whose Texaco won the Prix Goncourt and has been translated into fourteen languages, Patrick Chamoiseau's...

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Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews

Moods

challenging 85%
reflective 71%
dark 57%
tense 57%
emotional 42%
adventurous 28%
informative 28%
mysterious 28%
sad 14%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.89

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