What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah

What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky

Lesley Nneka Arimah

232 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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A dazzlingly accomplished debut collection explores the ties that bind parents and children, husbands and wives, lovers and friends to one another and to the places they call home.In “Who Will Greet You at Home,” a National Magazine Award finalist...

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Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 62%
dark 52%
sad 29%
challenging 28%
mysterious 25%
funny 17%
adventurous 16%
tense 13%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 4%
informative 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 36%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 36% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 19% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 4% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.23

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