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272 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
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Language: English
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In a British colony in West Africa, Henry Scobie is a pious and righteous man of modest means enlisted with securing borders. But when he’s passed over for a promotion as commissioner of police, the humiliation hits hardest for his wife, Louise. A...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,120 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
dark 60%
emotional 45%
challenging 18%
tense 18%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 12%
informative 6%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
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272 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In a British colony in West Africa, Henry Scobie is a pious and righteous man of modest means enlisted with securing borders. But when he’s passed over for a promotion as commissioner of police, the humiliation hits hardest for his wife, Louise. A...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,120 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
dark 60%
emotional 45%
challenging 18%
tense 18%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 12%
informative 6%
funny 3%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.