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wubledoo's review
3.0
I am not sure if I really liked this book, but it is beautifully written and translated and it definitely swept me up as I read it.
jenniferw88's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
antonia_brck's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
mariaasensio's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Nelio is a ten-year-old child from Mozambique. You'll fall in love with his sad story about living on the street, being a child soldier and stigmatized for suffering from albinism.
schwelo's review
5.0
This is a book I want to read once a year for the rest of my life so I don't forget the humanity of this story.
savaging's review against another edition
4.0
Gorgeous story of street boys in Maputo. It's like if The Alchemist conceded the world was mostly meaningless violence.
akshay's review against another edition
1.0
This book read like all the cliches about Africa, about poverty, and about modern mysticism punctuated by beautiful storytelling. If you're interested in immersing yourself in mysticism, go for Coelho; if you're looking for something better about Africa, Naipaul.