Our Sister Killjoy by Ama Ata Aidoo

Our Sister Killjoy

Ama Ata Aidoo

134 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction poetry challenging reflective medium-paced
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Out of Africa with her degree and her all-seeing eyes comes Sissie. She comes to Europe, to a land of towering mountains and low grey skies and tries to make sense of it all. What is she doing here? Why aren't the natives friendly? And what will s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 183 reviews

Moods

reflective 89%
challenging 73%
informative 36%
funny 21%
adventurous 15%
dark 15%
emotional 15%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 22%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 17% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.83

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