So Long a Letter by Mariama Bâ

So Long a Letter

Mariama Bâ with Modupé Bodé-Thomas (Translator)

90 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

This novel is in the form of a letter, written by the widowed Ramatoulaye and describing her struggle for survival. It is the winner of the Noma Award.

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Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 72%
inspiring 34%
hopeful 30%
sad 30%
informative 29%
challenging 26%
tense 8%
dark 6%
funny 3%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 38%
slow 33%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.9

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