Mémoires de porc-épic by Alain Mabanckou

Mémoires de porc-épic

Alain Mabanckou with Paula Souza Dias Nogueira

228 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

Alain Mabanckou revisite en profondeur un certain nombre de lieux fondateurs de la littérature et de la culture africaines, avec amour, humour et dérision. Parodiant librement une légende populaire selon laquelle chaque être humain possède son dou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 84 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 28%
funny 28%
mysterious 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
sad 7%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 40%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | Plot: 36% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.39

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