Aya: Life in Yop City by Marguerite Abouet, Clément Oubrerie

Aya: Life in Yop City

Aya #1-3

Marguerite Abouet, Clément Oubrerie with Helge Dascher (Translator)

384 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction graphic novel historical young adult funny lighthearted fast-paced
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Aya is an irresistible comedy, a couple of love stories and a tale for becoming African. It's essential reading. -Joann Sfar, cartoonist of The Rabbi's CatIvory Coast, 1978. It's a golden time, and the nation, too-an oasis of affluence and stabili...

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Community Reviews Summary of 323 reviews

Moods

funny 74%
lighthearted 57%
reflective 34%
emotional 30%
adventurous 26%
informative 26%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 10%
relaxing 8%
dark 6%
tense 6%
challenging 4%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 34%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 79% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.77

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