Why Do You Dance When You Walk? by Abdourahman A. Waberi

Why Do You Dance When You Walk?

Abdourahman A. Waberi with Nicole Ball (Translator), David Ball (Translator)

128 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction literary adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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One morning in Paris on the way to kindergarten, a little girl asks her father “Papa, why do you dance when you walk?” The question is innocent and serious. Why does her father limp, why can’t he ride a bicycle or a scooter? Her father feels compe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 53%
inspiring 20%
challenging 13%
hopeful 13%
informative 13%
sad 13%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

slow 41%
medium 33%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22%

Average rating

3.71

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