Xala by Ousmane Sembène

Xala

Ousmane Sembène with Clive Wake

112 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark funny slow-paced
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Description

A biting satire about the downfall of a businessman-polygamist who assumes the role of the colonialist in French-speaking Africa.
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Community Reviews Summary of 123 reviews

Moods

funny 68%
dark 43%
reflective 31%
informative 18%
tense 18%
emotional 12%
sad 12%
challenging 6%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 6%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 29%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.4

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