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53 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780861042166
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
The time-shifting comedy by the author of Top Girls created a sensation Off-Broadway directed by Tommy Tune. Here we are in 1880 darkest but British Africa as portrayed in old movies, plays and novels. Only with a difference. Both parody and spoof...
Community Reviews Summary of 751 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
challenging 47%
dark 39%
mysterious 17%
emotional 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
sad 8%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Colonisation, Sexual contentModerate
Pedophilia, Slavery, IncestMinor
War, Domestic abuse, Violence53 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780861042166
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The time-shifting comedy by the author of Top Girls created a sensation Off-Broadway directed by Tommy Tune. Here we are in 1880 darkest but British Africa as portrayed in old movies, plays and novels. Only with a difference. Both parody and spoof...
Community Reviews Summary of 751 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
challenging 47%
dark 39%
mysterious 17%
emotional 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
sad 8%
informative 4%
Pace
medium 22%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Colonisation, Sexual contentModerate
Pedophilia, Slavery, IncestMinor
War, Domestic abuse, Violence