The Wondrous and Tragic Life of Ivan and Ivana by Maryse Condé

The Wondrous and Tragic Life of Ivan and Ivana

Maryse Condé with Richard Philcox (Translator)

272 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Born in Guadeloupe, Ivan and Ivana are twins with a bond so strong they become afraid of their feelings for one another. When their mother sends them off to live with their father in Mali they begin to grow apart, until, as young adults in Paris, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 55 reviews

Moods

dark 63%
challenging 52%
sad 47%
reflective 42%
emotional 36%
tense 26%
adventurous 21%
informative 21%
funny 10%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 21%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | No: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.36

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