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152 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435905484
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pearson
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The River Between explores life on the Makuyu and Kameno ridges of Kenya in the early days of white settlement. Faced with an alluring, new religion and 'magical' customs, the Gikuyu people are torn between those who fear the unknown and those who...
Community Reviews Summary of 413 reviews
Moods
emotional 43%
challenging 41%
sad 36%
tense 36%
dark 26%
informative 26%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 7%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 29% | No: 25% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Body horrorModerate
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, RacismMinor
Slavery, Religious bigotry152 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435905484
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pearson
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The River Between explores life on the Makuyu and Kameno ridges of Kenya in the early days of white settlement. Faced with an alluring, new religion and 'magical' customs, the Gikuyu people are torn between those who fear the unknown and those who...
Community Reviews Summary of 413 reviews
Moods
emotional 43%
challenging 41%
sad 36%
tense 36%
dark 26%
informative 26%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 7%
Pace
medium 34%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 29% | No: 25% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Body horrorModerate
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, RacismMinor
Slavery, Religious bigotry