She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore

She Would Be King

Wayétu Moore

637 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism adventurous challenging emotional slow-paced

Description

A novel of exhilarating range, magical realism, and history?a dazzling retelling of Liberia's formation Way tu Moore's powerful debut novel, She Would Be King, reimagines the dramatic story of Liberia's early years through three unforgettable char...

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Moods

adventurous 65%
challenging 59%
emotional 57%
dark 40%
reflective 35%
sad 28%
hopeful 27%
tense 27%
informative 25%
inspiring 23%
mysterious 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 34%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 38% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | 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: 38% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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