African Psycho: A Novel by Alain Mabanckou

African Psycho: A Novel

Alain Mabanckou

fiction crime dark fast-paced

163 pages | first published 2003

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Gregoire Nakobomayo, a petty criminal, has decided to kill his girlfriend Germaine. He's planned the crime for some time, but still, the act of murder requires a bit of psychological and logistical preparation. Luckily, he has a mentor to call on,...
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Summary of 90 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
funny 33%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 33%
medium 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.08

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