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originalmelodie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
If you liked the Red Tent you will love this generational tale of family trauma, lore and growth.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Incest and Violence
georgiarybanks's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
A sweeping introduction to the folklore and history of Uganda.
The novel covers a period from 1750 to around 2004 and follows the cursed bloodline of the Kintu family, who were once a powerful clan in the kingdom of Buganda.
Some sections made me laugh. Other sections were just bleak. I learned a lot about Uganda - but suspect that some things might have gone over my head because I don’t have all the context.
I listened to an audiobook version from Audible. The narrator was fantastic. I think if I was reading the physical book I might have found it a bit easier to keep track of which part of history I was in. I did get things mixed up sometimes.
Really enjoyed this overall.
The novel covers a period from 1750 to around 2004 and follows the cursed bloodline of the Kintu family, who were once a powerful clan in the kingdom of Buganda.
Some sections made me laugh. Other sections were just bleak. I learned a lot about Uganda - but suspect that some things might have gone over my head because I don’t have all the context.
I listened to an audiobook version from Audible. The narrator was fantastic. I think if I was reading the physical book I might have found it a bit easier to keep track of which part of history I was in. I did get things mixed up sometimes.
Really enjoyed this overall.
Content Warnings
Minor: Car accident, Child abuse, Death, Incest, Rape, and Suicide attempt
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