Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

400 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism adventurous challenging slow-paced
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First published in Kenya in 2014 to critical and popular acclaim, Kintu is a modern classic, a multilayered narrative that reimagines the history of Uganda through the cursed bloodline of the Kintu clan. Divided into six sections, the novel begins...

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Community Reviews Summary of 713 reviews

Moods

challenging 59%
reflective 55%
adventurous 50%
emotional 43%
dark 40%
mysterious 36%
informative 28%
sad 28%
tense 12%
funny 8%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 42%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 24% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.08

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