The Granta Book of the African Short Story by Helon Habila

344 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous reflective slow-paced
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The Granta Book of the African Short Story introduces a group of African writers described by its editor, Helon Habila, as 'the post-nationalist generation'. Presenting a diverse and dazzling collection from all over the continent - from Morocco t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 45 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
challenging 83%
informative 83%
reflective 83%
tense 66%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
sad 50%
funny 33%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 33%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.74

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