Scarlet Song by Mariama Bâ

Scarlet Song

Mariama Bâ

171 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Winner of the Norma Prize in Africa for her first novel Une si longue lettre

Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
sad 60%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
tense 40%
adventurous 20%
funny 20%
informative 20%
reflective 20%

Pace

fast 60%
slow 20%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.61

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