The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph

The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho

Paterson Joseph with Paterson Joseph (Narrator)

9 hours, 45 minutes • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical challenging funny informative medium-paced

Description

An illuminating and original tale of a Black writer and composer Charles Ignatius Sancho. Recently named as a Great Black Briton and immortalised with a Google Doodle this brilliant story charts the life of the little-known maverick and his life i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

informative 66%
emotional 53%
reflective 43%
adventurous 41%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 36%
dark 33%
challenging 24%
sad 24%
funny 18%
tense 9%
lighthearted 6%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 18%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 36% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.76

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