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233 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307280442
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 12 June 2007
Description
A haunting and powerful story about war-torn Africa, a mystical orphan boy, and the power of narrative to give a chaotic world order. In the hot African night a single gunshot cracks the silence. Jos Antonio traces the sound to the stage of the l...
Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
inspiring 30%
mysterious 30%
sad 30%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 10%
tense 10%
Pace
slow 12%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism
233 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307280442
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 12 June 2007
Description
A haunting and powerful story about war-torn Africa, a mystical orphan boy, and the power of narrative to give a chaotic world order. In the hot African night a single gunshot cracks the silence. Jos Antonio traces the sound to the stage of the l...
Community Reviews Summary of 159 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
inspiring 30%
mysterious 30%
sad 30%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 10%
tense 10%
Pace
slow 12%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism