Things They Lost by Okwiri Oduor

Things They Lost

Okwiri Oduor

fiction magical realism emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

352 pages | first published 2022

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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—j...
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Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

emotional 68%
mysterious 68%
reflective 50%
dark 40%
sad 40%
challenging 36%
adventurous 31%
funny 22%
hopeful 22%
tense 22%
inspiring 13%
informative 9%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 33%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | Plot: 11% | A mix: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.86

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