Things They Lost by Okwiri Oduor

Things They Lost

Okwiri Oduor

11 hours, 16 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction magical realism emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

This astonishing, devastating debut novel, riven through with mystery and magic, tells the story of a lonely girl living in a small African town and her struggle to free herself from her mercurial, charming mother.Ayosa is a wandering spirit—joyou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
emotional 64%
dark 52%
reflective 52%
sad 38%
challenging 36%
adventurous 30%
hopeful 22%
tense 18%
funny 16%
inspiring 12%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 42%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.81

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