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412 pages | first published 2014

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Uganda’s history reimagined through the cursed bloodline of the Kintu clan in an award-winning debut.In 1750, Kintu Kidda unleashes a curse that will plague his family for generations. In this ambitious tale of a clan and of a nation, Makumbi weav...
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Summary of 524 reviews

Moods

challenging 58%
adventurous 57%
reflective 50%
dark 38%
emotional 38%
mysterious 32%
informative 29%
sad 22%
tense 12%
funny 9%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 42%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 28% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.07

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