What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah

What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky

Lesley Nneka Arimah

232 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary magical realism short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A dazzlingly accomplished debut collection explores the ties that bind parents and children, husbands and wives, lovers and friends to one another and to the places they call home. In “Who Will Greet You at Home,” a National Magazine Award fina...

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Moods

emotional 68%
reflective 62%
dark 55%
challenging 28%
sad 27%
mysterious 26%
funny 17%
adventurous 15%
tense 15%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 6%
informative 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 35%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 36% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 5% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | N/A: 3% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.25

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