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176 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143107491
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 28 April 2015
Description
A legendary work of African literature, this moving and eye-opening novel lucidly captures the drama of a people and culture whose world has been overturned. The River Between explores life in the mountains of Kenya during the early days of white ...
Community Reviews Summary of 418 reviews
Moods
emotional 45%
challenging 40%
sad 35%
tense 35%
dark 28%
informative 26%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 7%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 28% | No: 25% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Body horrorModerate
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, RacismMinor
Slavery, Religious bigotry
176 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143107491
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 28 April 2015
Description
A legendary work of African literature, this moving and eye-opening novel lucidly captures the drama of a people and culture whose world has been overturned. The River Between explores life in the mountains of Kenya during the early days of white ...
Community Reviews Summary of 418 reviews
Moods
emotional 45%
challenging 40%
sad 35%
tense 35%
dark 28%
informative 26%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 7%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 28% | No: 25% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Colonisation, Body horrorModerate
Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, RacismMinor
Slavery, Religious bigotry