Congo Inc.: Bismarck's Testament by In Koli Jean Bofane

Congo Inc.: Bismarck's Testament

In Koli Jean Bofane with Marjolijn de Jager (Translator), Dominic Thomas

214 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging medium-paced
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To the sound of machine gun fire and the smell of burning flesh, award-winning author In Koli Jean Bofane leads readers on a perilous, satirical journey through the civil conflict and political instability that have been the logical outcome of gen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

challenging 83%
dark 75%
informative 50%
sad 41%
tense 41%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
adventurous 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 12% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.65

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