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342 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099287872
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1837, two young African princes arrive at the court of Willem I in the Netherlands. Treated as curiosities by white people, their friendship suffers and their paths diverge. Years later, as the 20th century dawns, the elderly Kwasi sits down to...
Community Reviews Summary of 297 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
emotional 57%
sad 57%
challenging 50%
dark 28%
inspiring 21%
adventurous 14%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Violence, XenophobiaModerate
Racial slurs, Abandonment
342 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099287872
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1837, two young African princes arrive at the court of Willem I in the Netherlands. Treated as curiosities by white people, their friendship suffers and their paths diverge. Years later, as the 20th century dawns, the elderly Kwasi sits down to...
Community Reviews Summary of 297 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
emotional 57%
sad 57%
challenging 50%
dark 28%
inspiring 21%
adventurous 14%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Violence, XenophobiaModerate
Racial slurs, Abandonment