The First Woman by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

The First Woman

Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi with Pauline Babula (Narrator)

15 hours, 46 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

The stunning second title from the award-winning author of Kintu is a soulful, fiercely original story rooted in Ugandan mythology.Smart, headstrong Kirabo is raised by her grandparents in rural Uganda. But as she enters her teens, she starts to f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,284 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 77%
inspiring 38%
challenging 32%
hopeful 32%
informative 26%
adventurous 20%
funny 17%
sad 16%
mysterious 11%
tense 6%
dark 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 47%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.17

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