An Ordinary Wonder by Buki Papillon

An Ordinary Wonder

Buki Papillon with Adjoa Andoh

12 hours, 53 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

My name is Otolorin. I've been called monster. Within dark valleys of flesh I defy the given - a snake curled in upon itself, two-in-one, mythical and shunned. Yet, in that magic place between worlds, in the realm where the great mother gives milk...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
hopeful 57%
sad 55%
challenging 50%
inspiring 48%
reflective 48%
dark 31%
informative 29%
tense 25%
funny 11%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | N/A: 4% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.24

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