The River Between by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

The River Between

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

152 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced
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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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 413 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 43%
challenging 41%
sad 36%
tense 36%
dark 26%
informative 26%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 7%

Pace

slow 45%
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

3.54

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