The Second Life of Samuel Tyne by Esi Edugyan

The Second Life of Samuel Tyne

Esi Edugyan

320 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Suspenseful and atmospheric, this extraordinary novel portrays both the hardship and grace in the life of a man struggling to realize his destiny.When Samuel Tyne emigrated from the Gold Coast (now Ghana) in 1955, he was determined to accomplish g...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.08

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