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210 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781925106947
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Publication date: 26 August 2015
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
reflective 40%
funny 27%
tense 27%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 13%
emotional 9%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
Pace
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
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Graphic
Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, AlcoholismModerate
Animal death210 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781925106947
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Publication date: 26 August 2015
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 233 reviews
Moods
dark 59%
reflective 40%
funny 27%
tense 27%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 13%
emotional 9%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
sad 4%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, AlcoholismModerate
Animal death