A Season in the Congo by Aimé Césaire

A Season in the Congo

Aimé Césaire

158 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

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This play by renowned poet and political activist Aime Césairerecounts the tragic death of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of the Congo Republic and an African nationalist hero. A Season in the Congofollows Lumumba’s efforts to free the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

informative 87%
reflective 75%
challenging 62%
tense 50%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 25%
sad 25%
dark 12%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 33% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.21

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