Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor

306 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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When a massive object crashes into the ocean off the coast of Lagos, Nigeria’s most populous and legendary city, three people wandering along Bar Beach (Adaora, the marine biologist- Anthony, the rapper famous throughout Africa- Agu, the troubled ...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
mysterious 57%
tense 36%
hopeful 35%
dark 31%
emotional 27%
reflective 26%
challenging 23%
funny 14%
inspiring 7%
informative 5%
sad 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 40%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 37% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.66

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