Henderson the Rain King by Saul Bellow, Luciano Bianciardi

Henderson the Rain King

Saul Bellow, Luciano Bianciardi

341 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Henderson has come to Africa on a spiritual safari, a quest for the truth. His feats of strength, his passion for life, and, most importantly, his inadvertant success in bringing rain have made him a god-like figure among the tribes.

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Moods

challenging 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
inspiring 100%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.47

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