In the Belly of the Congo by Blaise Ndala

In the Belly of the Congo

Blaise Ndala with Amy B. Reid (Translator)

432 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary race challenging emotional mysterious slow-paced
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A sweeping historical novel and an intergenerational family saga about the mysterious disappearance of a Congolese princess and the niece who is determined to uncover her fate more than four decades later, by the internationally acclaimed and awar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

informative 80%
challenging 70%
emotional 70%
reflective 60%
dark 50%
sad 30%
tense 30%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 20%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 14% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.3

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