cmx's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 18%

Audible free. Ran out of time also not hugely interested, more about life stories

It took a little while for me to appreciate the pace of the book and how the stories are woven together. I enjoyed it and will read another.
funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

enjoyed it. relatively fast read.
lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I really liked how this was written, although it’s kind of off putting for it to have been written by a white man. I liked the build up to the witch doctor story, but then it just very suddenly came to a close. Maybe it continues in the rest of the series, but I’m not sure I’ll read them. 
adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

A simple book but it conveys so much about Africa. Quick and easy to read.

A very pleasant read and pretty self contained even though I know this is a series.
Precious is a likable but rather generic main character but I hope she develops more as the series continues.
adventurous mysterious relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This book was sitting on my kindle for a number of years. I don't know why I never got around to reading it. It was an ok book - some of it predictable. Won't be continuing the series though (10 books!).