Broken Glass by Alain Mabanckou

Broken Glass

Alain Mabanckou with Helen Stevenson

165 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

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Description

Alain Mabanckou’s riotous new novel centers on the patrons of a run-down bar in the Congo. In a country that appears to have forgotten the importance of remembering, a former schoolteacher and bar regular nicknamed Broken Glass has been elected to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 164 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
reflective 45%
challenging 40%
dark 35%
emotional 30%
adventurous 15%
lighthearted 15%
sad 10%
tense 10%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 30%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.59

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