The River Between by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

The River Between

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

176 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction classics historical reflective slow-paced

Description

A legendary work of African literature, this moving and eye-opening novel lucidly captures the drama of a people and culture whose world has been overturned. The River Between explores life in the mountains of Kenya during the early days of white ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 313 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
emotional 45%
challenging 35%
dark 35%
sad 30%
tense 30%
informative 25%
adventurous 15%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 34%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | Plot: 17% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 41% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.52

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