The Impatient by Djaïli Amadou Amal

The Impatient

Djaïli Amadou Amal with Emma Ramadan (Translator)

176 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction feminism literary dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A powerful, heartrending, and insightful novel of a trio of women in Cameroon who dare to rebel against oppressive, long-held cultural traditions—including polygamy and domestic abuse—that define and limit their lives. Three women, three stories, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 328 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
sad 69%
dark 51%
informative 41%
reflective 40%
challenging 36%
tense 26%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 48%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 32% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 27% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.97

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