Why Do You Dance When You Walk? by Abdourahman A. Waberi

Why Do You Dance When You Walk?

Abdourahman A. Waberi with Nicole Ball (Translator), David Ball (Translator), Anthony Odeyemi

4 hours, 5 minutes first pub 2019 (editions) user-added

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Description

One morning in Paris on the way to kindergarten, a little girl asks her father “Papa, why do you dance when you walk?” The question is innocent and serious. Why does her father limp, why can’t he ride a bicycle or a scooter? Her father feels compe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 53%
inspiring 20%
challenging 13%
hopeful 13%
informative 13%
sad 13%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 33%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.71

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