The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph

The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho

Paterson Joseph

411 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

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An illuminating and original tale of a Black writer and composer Charles Ignatius Sancho. Recently named as a Great Black Briton and immortalised with a Google Doodle this brilliant story charts the life of the little-known maverick and his life i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 220 reviews

Moods

informative 59%
emotional 57%
hopeful 42%
reflective 41%
adventurous 38%
inspiring 38%
dark 37%
challenging 28%
sad 24%
funny 17%
tense 13%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 24%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 2% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 30%

Average rating

3.7

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