Why Do You Dance When You Walk? by Abdourahman A. Waberi

Why Do You Dance When You Walk?

Abdourahman A. Waberi with Nicole Ball (Translator), David Ball (Translator)

128 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction literary adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

One morning in Paris on the way to kindergarten, a little girl asks her father “Papa, why do you dance when you walk?” The question is innocent and serious. Why does her father limp, why can’t he ride a bicycle or a scooter? Her father feels compe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
lighthearted 50%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.53

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