Beneath the Lion's Gaze by Maaza Mengiste

Beneath the Lion's Gaze

Maaza Mengiste

fiction historical emotional informative tense medium-paced

308 pages | first published 2010

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An epic tale of a father and two sons, of betrayals and loyalties, of a family unraveling in the wake of Ethiopia’s revolution. This memorable, heartbreaking story opens in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1974, on the eve of a revolution. Yonas kneels in h...
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Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
dark 69%
challenging 53%
sad 53%
tense 53%
informative 46%
reflective 23%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 18%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.97

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