Ledi Afrika by Paula McLain

Ledi Afrika

Paula McLain with Rūta Tumėnaitė (Translator)

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

This powerful novel transports readers to the breathtaking world of Out of Africa—1920s Kenya—and reveals the extraordinary adventures of Beryl Markham, a woman before her time. Brought to Kenya from England by pioneering parents dreaming of a new...

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Moods

adventurous 87%
emotional 48%
inspiring 48%
reflective 42%
informative 29%
sad 19%
challenging 17%
hopeful 17%
tense 10%
dark 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 80%
slow 15%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.72

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