Reviews

Out of Darkness, Shining Light by Petina Gappah

countrymouse's review against another edition

2.25

A book that didn't really evoke any thoughts or feelings. A nice basic read.

viima_'s review against another edition

adventurous informative reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

goldendreams's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Racism, Slavery, Violence, and Grief

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Domestic abuse, and Alcohol

upward_not_northward's review

adventurous informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

internationalreads's review

adventurous challenging dark inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

emmaloren's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.0

paigelewis's review

slow-paced

3.5

lottie1803's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

saracook's review against another edition

adventurous informative sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.75

joaniesickler's review

3.0

I took me a while to appreciate the enormity and importance of this narration by the Africans who devotedly carry David Livingston's body out of the interior to the coast for transport to England. It is a wondrous education in the cultural, societal, historical, physical and emotional pressures of the day and how these remarkable people succeed. What a journey for them and for me. Thank you Petina Gappah.