A Walk in the Night and Other Stories by Alex La Guma

A Walk in the Night and Other Stories

Alex La Guma

129 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction short stories dark reflective slow-paced
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Of French and Malagasy stock, involved in South African politics from an early age, Alex La Guma was arrested for treason with 155 others in 1956 and finally acquitted in 1960. During the State of Emergency following the Sharpeville massacre he wa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
tense 50%
sad 25%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.33

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