What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah

What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky

Lesley Nneka Arimah

230 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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A PBS NewsHour/New York Times Book Club Pick A NATIONAL BOOK FOUNDATION 5 UNDER 35 HONOREE WINNER OF THE 2017 KIRKUS PRIZE WINNER OF THE NYPL'S YOUNG LIONS FICTION AWARD FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE LEONARD PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR T...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,310 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 62%
dark 52%
sad 29%
challenging 28%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 17%
funny 17%
tense 13%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 8%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 36%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 36% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 18% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 34% | N/A: 4% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.23

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