In the United States of Africa by Abdourahman A. Waberi

In the United States of Africa

French Voices (Bison Paperback)

Abdourahman A. Waberi with David Ball (Translator), Nicole Ball (Translator)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

123 pages | first published 2006

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In a literary reversal as deadly serious as it is wickedly satiric, this novel by the acclaimed French-speaking African writer Abdourahman A. Waberi turns the fortunes of the world upside down. On this reimagined globe a stream of sorry humanity f...
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Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 66%
funny 50%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

2.9

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