8 hours, 34 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405551458
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Publication date: 04 November 2021
Description
A heartbreaking, lyrical story for all of those who have fantasised about escaping their daily lives and starting over.Michael Kabongo is a British-Congolese teacher living in London on the cusp of two identities. On paper, he seems to have it all...
Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
reflective 68%
dark 53%
challenging 26%
hopeful 18%
tense 17%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 19%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Mental illnessModerate
Racism, Sexism, Sexual contentMinor
Death, Police brutality, Death of parent8 hours, 34 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781405551458
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Publication date: 04 November 2021
Description
A heartbreaking, lyrical story for all of those who have fantasised about escaping their daily lives and starting over.Michael Kabongo is a British-Congolese teacher living in London on the cusp of two identities. On paper, he seems to have it all...
Community Reviews Summary of 128 reviews
Moods
sad 81%
reflective 68%
dark 53%
challenging 26%
hopeful 18%
tense 17%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 19%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Mental illnessModerate
Racism, Sexism, Sexual contentMinor
Death, Police brutality, Death of parent