Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor

Lagoon

Nnedi Okorafor

400 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

When a massive object crashes into the ocean off the coast of Lagos, Nigeria’s most populous and legendary city, three people wandering along Bar Beach (Adaora, the marine biologist- Anthony, the rapper famous throughout Africa- Agu, the troubled ...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
mysterious 60%
tense 36%
hopeful 35%
emotional 30%
reflective 28%
challenging 27%
dark 27%
funny 13%
inspiring 9%
informative 6%
sad 6%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 41%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 35% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.65

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