Angola is Wherever I Plant My Field by João Melo

Angola is Wherever I Plant My Field

João Melo

180 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

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In this collection of eighteen humorous absurdist stories, Melo weaves together postmodernism, postcolonial realities and Angolan history, through an intrusive narrator and author. Angola is Wherever I plant My field will make the readers laugh as...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9 reviews

Moods

informative 71%
funny 57%
reflective 57%
challenging 42%
dark 42%
lighthearted 28%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

N/A: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.64

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