The Housemaid by Amma Darko

The Housemaid

Amma Darko

107 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective slow-paced
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A dead baby and bloodstained clothes are discovered near a small village. Everyone is ready to comment on the likely story behind the abandoned infant. The men have one opinion, the women another. As the story rapidly unfolds it becomes clear that...

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Community Reviews Summary of 17 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
informative 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.65

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