Devil on the Cross by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

Devil on the Cross

Penguin African Writers

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

256 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

This remarkable and symbolic novel centers around Wariinga's tragedy and uses it to tell a story of contemporary Kenya faced with the "satan of capitalism." Ngugi has directed his writing even more firmly towards the commitment that he shows in Wr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
challenging 56%
dark 56%
informative 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 12%
emotional 12%
mysterious 12%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.85

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