Hangman: A Novel by Maya Binyam, Maya Binyam
Hangman: A Novel

Maya Binyam, Maya Binyam

Hangman: A Novel

Maya Binyam, Maya Binyam

208 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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A man returns home to sub-Saharan Africa after twenty-six years in America. When he arrives, he finds that he doesn’t recognize the country or anyone in it. Thankfully, someone recognizes him, a man who calls him brother—setting him on a quest to ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 308 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
challenging 56%
mysterious 54%
dark 38%
funny 37%
sad 32%
emotional 29%
adventurous 14%
tense 9%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 29% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 36% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 8%

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3.47

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