Granma Nineteen and the Soviet's Secret by Ondjaki

Granma Nineteen and the Soviet's Secret

Ondjaki with Stephen Henighan (Translator)

172 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction literary challenging inspiring reflective slow-paced

Description

BY THE WINNER OF THE 2013 JOS SARAMAGO PRIZEAN AFRICA39/UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE 2014 TOP AFRICAN WRITER UNDER 40A GUARDIAN TOP FIVE AFRICAN WRITER, 2012WINNER OF THE GRINZANE PRIZE FOR BEST YOUNG WRITER, 2010By the beaches of Luanda, the Soviets...

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Community Reviews Summary of 24 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
adventurous 50%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
emotional 33%
inspiring 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.75

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