90 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435905552
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books (Nigeria) Ltd.
Publication date: Not specified
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 914 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
inspiring 36%
hopeful 35%
informative 28%
sad 25%
challenging 22%
dark 8%
tense 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
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
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InfidelityMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship90 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435905552
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books (Nigeria) Ltd.
Publication date: Not specified
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 914 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
inspiring 36%
hopeful 35%
informative 28%
sad 25%
challenging 22%
dark 8%
tense 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
InfidelityMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship