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312 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555978174
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Publication date: 11 September 2018
Description
A novel of exhilarating range, magical realism, and history--a dazzling retelling of Liberia's formationWay tu Moore's powerful debut novel, She Would Be King, reimagines the dramatic story of Liberia's early years through three unforgettable char...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,766 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
challenging 57%
dark 39%
reflective 35%
hopeful 29%
sad 28%
tense 28%
inspiring 26%
informative 25%
mysterious 21%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 39% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Slavery, Racism, ViolenceModerate
War, Bullying, Child abuse312 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781555978174
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Graywolf Press
Publication date: 11 September 2018
Description
A novel of exhilarating range, magical realism, and history--a dazzling retelling of Liberia's formationWay tu Moore's powerful debut novel, She Would Be King, reimagines the dramatic story of Liberia's early years through three unforgettable char...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,766 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
challenging 57%
dark 39%
reflective 35%
hopeful 29%
sad 28%
tense 28%
inspiring 26%
informative 25%
mysterious 21%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 39% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, ViolenceModerate
War, Bullying, Child abuse