The Old Drift by Namwali Serpell

The Old Drift

Namwali Serpell

576 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

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A Zambian debut novel that follows three generations of three families, telling the story of a nation, and of the grand sweep of timeOn the banks of the Zambezi River, a few miles from the majestic Victoria Falls, there was once a colonial settlem...

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Moods

adventurous 59%
challenging 57%
reflective 57%
emotional 44%
informative 31%
dark 18%
mysterious 17%
sad 17%
funny 15%
tense 13%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 44%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 29% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 98% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.85

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