Waiting For An Angel by Helon Habila

Waiting For An Angel

Helon Habila

227 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories emotional slow-paced
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WAITING FOR AN ANGEL marks the debut of one of Africa's most talented and promising new writers. Lomba is a young journalist living under military regime in Lagos, one of the most dangerous cities in the world. His mind is full of soul music and g...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
dark 50%
sad 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
funny 25%
hopeful 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.7

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