Burning Grass by Cyprian Ekwensi

Burning Grass

Cyprian Ekwensi

128 pages first pub 1962 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

This is an enthralling tale of Northern Nigeria where, when the grass is burnt on the plains, the Fulani cattlemen move southwards towards the banks of the Niger. Mai Sunsaye, the hero of the story, is afflicted with the sokugo, wandering sickness.

Community Reviews

3.37
based on 19 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

emotional: 66%

mysterious: 66%

challenging: 33%

hopeful: 33%

inspiring: 33%

reflective: 33%

tense: 33%


Pace

33% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

66% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

33% of readers chose Yes
66% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

66% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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