Radiance of Tomorrow: A Novel by Ishmael Beah

Radiance of Tomorrow: A Novel

Ishmael Beah

256 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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At the center of Radiance of Tomorrow are Benjamin and Bockarie, two longtime friends who return to their hometown, Imperi, after the civil war. The village is in ruins, the ground covered in bones. As more villagers begin to come back, Benjamin ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 78%
dark 42%
reflective 42%
hopeful 35%
challenging 28%
informative 28%
tense 21%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 7%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 25% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.91

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