Confession of the Lioness by Mia Couto

Confession of the Lioness

Mia Couto with David Brookshaw (Translator)

202 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark reflective slow-paced
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A dark, poetic mystery about the women of the remote village of Kulumani and the lionesses that hunt themTold through two haunting, interwoven diaries, Mia Couto's Confession of the Lioness reveals the mysterious world of Kulumani, an isolated vil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 273 reviews

Moods

reflective 69%
dark 65%
challenging 57%
mysterious 53%
emotional 42%
sad 42%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 15%
tense 15%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 42%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 35% | No: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 43%

Average rating

3.67

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