Creatures of Passage by Morowa Yejidé

Creatures of Passage

Morowa Yejidé

316 pages first pub 2021 (view editions)

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Creatures of Passage is ideal for readers who enjoy layered, atmospheric narratives that weave historical struggles with elements of the supernatural to explore themes of grief, identity, and community.

Description

Nephthys Kinwell is a taxi driver of sorts in Washington, DC, ferrying ill-fated passengers in a haunted car: a 1967 Plymouth Belvedere with a ghost in the trunk. Endless rides and alcohol help her manage her grief over the death of her twin broth...

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Community Reviews

4.03
based on 595 reviews

Moods

dark: 88%

mysterious: 67%

emotional: 59%

challenging: 51%

reflective: 43%

tense: 38%

sad: 34%

adventurous: 15%

hopeful: 10%

inspiring: 4%


Pace

3% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
57% of readers chose A mix
38% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

63% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
51% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

93% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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