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Mariama Bâ
96 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435913526
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Heinemann
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This novel is in the form of a letter, written by the widowed Ramatoulaye and describing her struggle for survival. It is the winner of the Noma Award.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,244 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
inspiring 32%
hopeful 30%
sad 30%
informative 28%
challenging 24%
tense 8%
dark 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Abandonment, DeathModerate
Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Miscarriage, Toxic relationship—
Mariama Bâ
96 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435913526
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Heinemann
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This novel is in the form of a letter, written by the widowed Ramatoulaye and describing her struggle for survival. It is the winner of the Noma Award.
Community Reviews Summary of 1,244 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
inspiring 32%
hopeful 30%
sad 30%
informative 28%
challenging 24%
tense 8%
dark 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 40% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Abandonment, DeathModerate
Pregnancy, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Miscarriage, Toxic relationship