Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue

Behold the Dreamers

Imbolo Mbue

416 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

Jende Jonga, a Cameroonian immigrant living in Harlem, has come to the United States to provide a better life for himself, his wife, Neni, and their six-year-old son. In the fall of 2007, Jende can hardly believe his luck when he lands a job as a ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,346 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 61%
sad 48%
hopeful 38%
challenging 26%
inspiring 24%
tense 21%
informative 17%
adventurous 9%
funny 8%
dark 7%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 18%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.91

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