Tram 83 by Fiston Mwanza Mujila

Tram 83

Fiston Mwanza Mujila with Roland Glasser (Translator), Alain Mabanckou (Contributor)

Tram 83

Fiston Mwanza Mujila with Roland Glasser (Translator), Alain Mabanckou (Contributor)

fiction contemporary literary challenging dark medium-paced

210 pages | first published 2014

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A pulsating novel of urban abandonment in the Congo.In an unnamed African city in secession, profit-seekers of all languages and nationalities mix. They have only one desire: to make a fortune by exploiting the mineral wealth of the land. Two frie...
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Summary of 156 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
challenging 60%
funny 30%
reflective 30%
tense 20%
adventurous 10%
informative 10%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Average rating

3.24

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