African Psycho by Alain Mabanckou

African Psycho

Alain Mabanckou with Christine Schwartz Hartley (Translator)

176 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction crime dark fast-paced
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Its title recalls Bret Easton Ellis’s infamous book, but while Ellis’s narrator was a blank slate, African Psycho’s protagonist is a quivering mass of lies, neuroses, and relentless internal chatter. Gregoire Nakobomayo, a petty criminal, has deci...

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Community Reviews Summary of 152 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
tense 35%
funny 29%
challenging 5%
emotional 5%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 33%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.12

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