Un grano de trigo by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

Un grano de trigo

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

320 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Ambientada en los años cincuenta y sesenta, en los tiempos de la rebelión del Mau Mau y la consiguiente independencia de Kenia, Un grano de trigo narra la historia de los habitantes de una aldea cuyas vidas han dado un giro diametral. En el epicen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 421 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
challenging 58%
emotional 58%
informative 51%
sad 41%
dark 38%
tense 35%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 9%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 6%
funny 3%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 30%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 40% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 18% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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