There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan by David L. Lukudu, Taban Lo Liyong, John Oryem, Victor Lugala, Nyuol Lueth Tong, Samuel Garang Akau, Edward Eremugo Luka, Arif Gamal

There Is a Country: New Fiction from the New Nation of South Sudan

David L. Lukudu, Taban Lo Liyong, John Oryem, Victor Lugala, Nyuol Lueth Tong, Samuel Garang Akau, Edward Eremugo Luka, Arif Gamal

96 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

There Is a Country collects eight engrossing pieces by South Sudanese authors—the first collection of its kind, from the youngest country in the world. Wrestling with a history marked by war and displacement, the work here presents a fresh and nec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

reflective 83%
dark 33%
emotional 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
informative 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 83%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.27

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