The Most Secret Memory of Men by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr

The Most Secret Memory of Men

Mohamed Mbougar Sarr

496 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary mystery emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
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A masterful coming-of-age novel and a gripping investigation into the life of a mysterious author who disappeared without a trace, by the first writer from sub-Saharan Africa to be awarded France’s prestigious Prix Goncourt. Paris, 2018. Diégane L...

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Community Reviews Summary of 543 reviews

Moods

mysterious 82%
reflective 74%
challenging 56%
emotional 43%
adventurous 36%
dark 36%
inspiring 26%
sad 17%
tense 15%
informative 8%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 43%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.25

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