Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor

Lagoon

Nnedi Okorafor

320 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

When a massive object crashes into the ocean off the coast of Lagos, Nigeria’s most populous and legendary city, three people wandering along Bar Beach (Adaora, the marine biologist- Anthony, the rapper famous throughout Africa- Agu, the troubled ...

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Moods

adventurous 83%
mysterious 60%
hopeful 36%
tense 35%
emotional 31%
challenging 28%
reflective 27%
dark 26%
funny 13%
inspiring 10%
informative 6%
sad 6%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 37%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 31% | Character: 19% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.66

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