The Furrows by Namwali Serpell

The Furrows

Namwali Serpell

288 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary challenging dark emotional medium-paced

Description

Cassandra Williams is twelve; her little brother Wayne is seven. One day, when they're alone together, there's an accident and Wayne is lost forever. Though his body is never recovered, their mother can't stop searching. The missing boy cleaves th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
emotional 62%
sad 52%
challenging 50%
mysterious 45%
reflective 33%
tense 28%
adventurous 3%

Pace

medium 73%
slow 21%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 37% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 36% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.65

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