Sankofa by Chibundu Onuzo

Sankofa

Chibundu Onuzo

304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Anna grew up in England with her white mother and knowing very little about her West African father. In middle age, after separating from her husband and with her daughter all grown up, she finds herself alone and wondering who she really is. Her ...

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Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 65%
adventurous 43%
hopeful 30%
challenging 17%
inspiring 16%
tense 11%
mysterious 10%
sad 10%
informative 9%
funny 8%
dark 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 22%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 35% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.81

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