368 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781911590118
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: ONE
Publication date: 11 September 2018
Description
She Would Be King reimagines the dramatic story of Liberia's early years through three unforgettable characters who share an uncommon bond. Gbessa, exiled from the West African village of Lai, is starved, bitten by a viper and left for dead, but s...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,266 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
emotional 56%
dark 40%
reflective 35%
sad 29%
tense 28%
hopeful 26%
informative 25%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 20%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 39% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Bullying, Child abuse, Death368 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781911590118
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: ONE
Publication date: 11 September 2018
Description
She Would Be King reimagines the dramatic story of Liberia's early years through three unforgettable characters who share an uncommon bond. Gbessa, exiled from the West African village of Lai, is starved, bitten by a viper and left for dead, but s...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,266 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
emotional 56%
dark 40%
reflective 35%
sad 29%
tense 28%
hopeful 26%
informative 25%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 20%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 39% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 39% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, ViolenceModerate
Bullying, Child abuse, Death