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

Description

So Long a Letter is a sequence of reminiscences, some wistful, some bitter, recounted by Senegalese school teacher Ramatoulaye, who has recently been widowed. The letter, addressed to her old friend Aissatou, is a record of her emotional struggle ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 914 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 66%
inspiring 36%
hopeful 35%
informative 28%
sad 25%
challenging 22%
dark 8%
tense 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 37%
medium 34%
fast 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.89

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