Hangman by Maya Binyam

Hangman

Maya Binyam

208 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark reflective medium-paced
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Description

A man returns home to sub-Saharan Africa after twenty-six years living in exile in America. When he arrives, he finds that he doesn’t recognize the country or anyone in it. Thankfully, someone at the airport knows him-a man who calls him brother. ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 298 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
challenging 55%
mysterious 53%
funny 38%
dark 37%
sad 32%
emotional 30%
adventurous 15%
tense 10%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 30% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 35% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.47

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