Lady Africa by Paula McLain

Lady Africa

Paula McLain

455 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

Brought to Kenya from England as a child and then abandoned by her mother, Beryl Markham is raised by both her father and the native Kipsigis tribe who share his estate. Her unconventional upbringing transforms Beryl into a bold young woman with a...

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Moods

adventurous 86%
inspiring 51%
emotional 48%
reflective 44%
informative 31%
sad 17%
challenging 15%
hopeful 15%
tense 8%
dark 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 81%
slow 13%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.71

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