The Story of the Cannibal Woman by Maryse Condé

The Story of the Cannibal Woman

Maryse Condé with Richard Philcox (Translator)

311 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction mystery informative mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

One dark night in Cape Town, Rosélie's husband goes out for a pack of cigarettes and never comes back. Not only is she left with unanswered questions about his violent death but she is also left without any means of support. At the urging of her h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
dark 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.68

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