98 pages • first pub 2016 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modjaji Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The first novel by an Equatorial Guinean woman to be translated into English, La Bastarda is the story of the orphaned teen Okomo, who lives under the watchful eye of her grandmother and dreams of finding her father. Forbidden from seeking him out...
Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews
Moods
emotional 45%
challenging 38%
sad 38%
hopeful 30%
dark 26%
informative 22%
adventurous 13%
inspiring 10%
tense 8%
funny 5%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 31% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Misogyny, RapeModerate
Incest, Sexual assault, Domestic abuseMinor
Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Infertility
98 pages • first pub 2016 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Modjaji Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The first novel by an Equatorial Guinean woman to be translated into English, La Bastarda is the story of the orphaned teen Okomo, who lives under the watchful eye of her grandmother and dreams of finding her father. Forbidden from seeking him out...
Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews
Moods
emotional 45%
challenging 38%
sad 38%
hopeful 30%
dark 26%
informative 22%
adventurous 13%
inspiring 10%
tense 8%
funny 5%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 27%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 31% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Misogyny, RapeModerate
Incest, Sexual assault, Domestic abuseMinor
Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, Infertility