Longest Memory by Fred D'Aguiar

Longest Memory

Fred D'Aguiar

138 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This is the first novel by the prize-winning poet, Fred D'Aguiar, and has been awarded the 1994 David Higham Prize, and also the 1994 Whitbread First Novel category. Set on a Virginian plantation in the 19th century and it tells the tragic story o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
sad 76%
reflective 60%
dark 56%
challenging 40%
tense 40%
informative 24%
adventurous 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 25%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 45% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 36% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 85% | No: 10% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 23%

Average rating

3.65

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