Barber Shop Chronicles by Inua Ellams

Barber Shop Chronicles

Inua Ellams

64 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction play poetry challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

One day. Six cities. A thousand stories.


Newsroom, political platform, local hot spot, confession box, preacher-pulpit and football stadium. For generations, African men have gathered in barber shops to discuss the world.

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
informative 85%
hopeful 71%
reflective 71%
emotional 57%
inspiring 42%
sad 42%
lighthearted 28%
challenging 14%
dark 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.1

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