Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor

Lagoon

Nnedi Okorafor

306 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

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 81%
mysterious 59%
tense 38%
hopeful 36%
dark 30%
emotional 28%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%
funny 13%
inspiring 8%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 43%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 36% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 21%

Average rating

3.66

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