So Distant From My Life by Monique Ilboudo

So Distant From My Life

Monique Ilboudo with Yarri Kamara (Translator)

127 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction literary reflective medium-paced
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To deter me, my uncle spoke to me about roots. A line of argument that I found absurd. Even plants are intelligent enough to grow around stones, seeking the best soil for their roots underground. Jeanphi, a young man from the fictional West Africa...

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Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

reflective 52%
challenging 47%
sad 47%
dark 41%
emotional 41%
tense 23%
informative 17%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 31%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.85

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