The Orchard of Lost Souls by Nadifa Mohamed

The Orchard of Lost Souls

Nadifa Mohamed

352 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction historical challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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The eagerly awaited new novel from the author of the acclaimed Orange-longlisted Black Mamba Boy. It is 1988 and Hargeisa waits. Whispers of revolution travel on the dry winds but still the dictatorship remains secure. Soon, and through the eyes o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 153 reviews

Moods

challenging 70%
emotional 65%
sad 65%
dark 50%
reflective 45%
tense 45%
informative 30%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
hopeful 15%

Pace

medium 73%
fast 15%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 38%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 46%

Average rating

3.84

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