She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore

She Would Be King

Wayétu Moore

312 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism adventurous challenging emotional slow-paced
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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...

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Moods

adventurous 65%
emotional 60%
challenging 57%
dark 39%
reflective 36%
hopeful 29%
sad 29%
tense 28%
informative 26%
inspiring 26%
mysterious 21%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 33%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 38% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%

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

4.02

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