Things They Lost by Okwiri Oduor

Things They Lost

Okwiri Oduor

11 hours, 16 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions) user-added

fiction magical realism emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Description

This astonishing, devastating debut novel, riven through with mystery and magic, tells the story of a lonely girl living in a small African town and her struggle to free herself from her mercurial, charming mother.Ayosa is a wandering spirit—joyou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 67 reviews

Moods

mysterious 74%
emotional 65%
reflective 60%
dark 45%
challenging 37%
sad 37%
adventurous 31%
hopeful 28%
funny 20%
tense 20%
inspiring 14%
informative 5%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.8

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