Wie schön wir waren by Imbolo Mbue

Wie schön wir waren

Imbolo Mbue with Maria Hummitzsch (Translator)

448 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging emotional sad slow-paced
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Die Bewohner von Kosawa leben in Angst, denn ein amerikanischer Ölkonzern droht das kleine afrikanische Dorf auszulöschen. Öllecks haben das Ackerland unfruchtbar gemacht; Kinder sterben, weil das Trinkwasser vergiftet ist. Den Menschen aus Kosawa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,339 reviews

Moods

sad 75%
emotional 74%
challenging 59%
reflective 59%
dark 48%
tense 32%
informative 19%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 51%
medium 45%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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