Silence of the Chagos: A Novel by Jeffrey Zuckerman, Shenaz Patel

Silence of the Chagos: A Novel

Jeffrey Zuckerman, Shenaz Patel

178 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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Based on a true, still-unfolding story, Silence of the Chagos is a powerful exploration of cultural identity, the concept of home, and above all the neverending desire for justice. Shenaz Patel draws on the lives of uprooted Chagossian activists i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 100%
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
dark 20%
informative 20%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 20%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.81

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