The Poor Christ of Bomba by Gerald Moore, Mongo Beti

The Poor Christ of Bomba

Gerald Moore, Mongo Beti with Gerald Moore (Translator)

219 pages first pub 1956 (editions)

fiction classics challenging dark reflective slow-paced

Description

In Bomba the girls who are being prepared for Christian marriage live together in the women's camp. Gradually it becomes apparent that the local church men have been using the local girls for their own purposes. This novel is a biting critique of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 26 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
emotional 66%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
informative 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.4

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