Crossbones by Nuruddin Farah

400 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A gripping new novel from today's "most important African novelist". (The New York Times Review of Books) A dozen years after his last visit, Jeebleh returns to his beloved Mogadiscio to see old friends. He is accompanied by his son-in-law, Malik,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 50%
dark 25%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

slow 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.15

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