The Belly of the Atlantic by Fatou Diome

The Belly of the Atlantic

Fatou Diome with Ros Schwartz (Translator), Lulu Norman (Translator)

185 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

"This charming, vivid and poetic book captures the poignancy of immigrant life and all the unresolved pain of Africa's relationship with its former colonial powers."--Michela WrongSalie lives in Paris. Back home on the Senegalese island of Niodior...

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Community Reviews Summary of 110 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 60%
informative 50%
sad 50%
hopeful 30%
challenging 10%
dark 10%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.75

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