A Broken People's Playlist by Chimeka Garricks

A Broken People's Playlist

Chimeka Garricks

224 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional slow-paced

Description

"A dozen interlinked, music-oriented stories set in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, where Garricks was raised... Each songlike story feels like a breakout hit encapsulating the brokenness and the beauty in life's soundtrack."--Booklist, starred reviewA Br...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 62%
reflective 53%
funny 40%
dark 31%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 18%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 15%
relaxing 15%
informative 12%
tense 12%
mysterious 6%

Pace

medium 69%
fast 21%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 29% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.49

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