Co-wives, Co-widows by Adrienne Yabouza

Co-wives, Co-widows

Adrienne Yabouza with Rachael McGill (Translator)

128 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Bangui, Central African Republic. This is the story of Ndongo Passy and Grekpoubou, the two widows of Lidou. Following their husband’s sudden and unexplained death, they find themselves fighting tooth and nail for all that is important to them. A ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

hopeful 71%
funny 57%
emotional 50%
inspiring 42%
lighthearted 32%
reflective 32%
informative 17%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
dark 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 37%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 31% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 4%

Average rating

4.21

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