A Long Way from Douala: A Novel by Max Lobe

A Long Way from Douala: A Novel

Max Lobe with Ros Schwartz (Translator)

208 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

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"Bursting with local color, this hilarious, heart-warming coming-of-age tale follows two friends on a raucous journey across Cameroon as they grapple with grief, sexuality, and dreams of Europe. After their father's death, Jean's older brother Rog...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

adventurous 73%
emotional 47%
reflective 42%
challenging 31%
informative 21%
tense 21%
dark 15%
funny 15%
sad 15%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 26%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 27%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 27% | Yes: 18%

Average rating

3.26

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