Henderson the Rain King by Saul Bellow, Luciano Bianciardi

Henderson the Rain King

Saul Bellow, Luciano Bianciardi

341 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Henderson has come to Africa on a spiritual safari, a quest for the truth. His feats of strength, his passion for life, and, most importantly, his inadvertant success in bringing rain have made him a god-like figure among the tribes.

Community Reviews Summary of 555 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
adventurous 58%
challenging 58%
funny 50%
emotional 41%
inspiring 41%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 25%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 8%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.45

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