Das Ikarus Mädchen by Helen Oyeyemi

Das Ikarus Mädchen

Helen Oyeyemi with Anne Spielmann (Translator)

277 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Jessamy Harrison ist ein sensibles und phantasievolles Mädchen. Als Tochter eines englischen Vaters und einer nigerianischen Mutter wächst sie zwischen zwei Kulturen auf und fühlt sich einsam und nirgends zugehörig. Bei ihrer ersten Reise nach Nig...

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Community Reviews Summary of 718 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
mysterious 85%
tense 59%
emotional 41%
challenging 33%
reflective 20%
sad 19%
adventurous 14%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 27%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 38% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.7

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