The Death of Comrade President by Alain Mabanckou

The Death of Comrade President

Alain Mabanckou

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

256 pages | first published 2020

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In Pointe-Noire, in the small neighbourhood of Voungou, on the family plot where young Michel lives with Maman Pauline and Papa Roger, life goes on. But Michel's everyday cares - lost grocery money, the whims of his parents' moods, their neighbour...
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Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

funny 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.58

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