768 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400033843
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 28 August 2007
Description
A landmark of postcolonial African literature, Wizard of the Crow is an ambitious, magisterial, comic novel from the acclaimed Kenyan novelist, playwright, poet, and critic. Set in the fictional Free Republic of Aburiria, Wizard of the Crow drama...
Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
challenging 41%
adventurous 29%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 14%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 5%
lighthearted 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 25% | Character: 17% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 46%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, ViolenceModerate
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuseMinor
Racism, Rape, Sexual harassment768 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400033843
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 28 August 2007
Description
A landmark of postcolonial African literature, Wizard of the Crow is an ambitious, magisterial, comic novel from the acclaimed Kenyan novelist, playwright, poet, and critic. Set in the fictional Free Republic of Aburiria, Wizard of the Crow drama...
Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
challenging 41%
adventurous 29%
dark 20%
emotional 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 14%
informative 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 5%
lighthearted 2%
tense 2%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Plot: 25% | Character: 17% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 46%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, ViolenceModerate
Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuseMinor
Racism, Rape, Sexual harassment