Kintu by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

Kintu

Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

400 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism adventurous challenging slow-paced

Description

First published in Kenya in 2014 to critical and popular acclaim, Kintu is a modern classic, a multilayered narrative that reimagines the history of Uganda through the cursed bloodline of the Kintu clan. Divided into six sections, the novel begins...

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Community Reviews Summary of 615 reviews

Moods

challenging 57%
reflective 54%
adventurous 52%
emotional 43%
dark 40%
mysterious 35%
informative 28%
sad 27%
tense 13%
funny 9%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 42%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.08

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