Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

Kintu

Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

410 pages • first pub 2014 (view editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism adventurous challenging slow-paced
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Set in Uganda, a slow, challenging yet adventurous narrative follows generations caught between the echo of tradition and the lure of tomorrow.
For readers who savor layered family sagas.

Description

Uganda’s history reimagined through the cursed bloodline of the Kintu clan in an award-winning debut.In 1750, Kintu Kidda unleashes a curse that will plague his family for generations. In this ambitious tale of a clan and of a nation, Makumbi weav...

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Community Reviews

4.09
based on 1,063 reviews

Moods

challenging: 58%

reflective: 57%

adventurous: 50%

emotional: 47%

dark: 39%

informative: 32%

mysterious: 32%

sad: 31%

tense: 18%

funny: 11%

hopeful: 10%

inspiring: 8%

Pace

4% of readers chose fast
51% of readers chose medium
43% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
52% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

58% of readers chose Yes
32% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

22% of readers chose Yes
58% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

73% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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