The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph

The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho

Paterson Joseph

419 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical challenging funny informative medium-paced

Description

An illuminating and original tale of a Black writer and composer Charles Ignatius Sancho. Recently named as a Great Black Briton and immortalised with a Google Doodle this brilliant story charts the life of the little-known maverick and his life i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews

Moods

informative 64%
emotional 52%
adventurous 41%
reflective 41%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 38%
dark 35%
challenging 25%
sad 23%
funny 17%
tense 10%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.72

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