Co-wives, Co-widows by Adrienne Yabouza

Co-wives, Co-widows

Adrienne Yabouza with Rachael McGill (Translator)

128 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Bangui, Central African Republic. This is the story of Ndongo Passy and Grekpoubou, the two widows of Lidou. Following their husband’s sudden and unexplained death, they find themselves fighting tooth and nail for all that is important to them. A ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

hopeful 66%
funny 55%
lighthearted 50%
inspiring 44%
emotional 38%
reflective 27%
adventurous 16%
informative 16%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%
sad 5%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 44%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 35%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Average rating

4.16

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