Tram 83 by Fiston Mwanza Mujila

Tram 83

Fiston Mwanza Mujila with Roland Glasser (Translator), Alain Mabanckou (Contributor)

210 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging dark medium-paced
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A pulsating novel of urban abandonment in the Congo.In an unnamed African city in secession, profit-seekers of all languages and nationalities mix. They have only one desire: to make a fortune by exploiting the mineral wealth of the land. Two frie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews

Moods

challenging 68%
dark 59%
reflective 40%
funny 27%
tense 27%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 13%
emotional 9%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 31%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.27

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