224 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141196459
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A preacher called Deke O'Malley's been selling false hope: the promise of a glorious new life in Africa for just $1,000 a family. But when thieves with machine guns steal the proceeds - and send one man's brain matter flying - the con is up. Now G...
Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
mysterious 62%
adventurous 50%
tense 37%
reflective 25%
challenging 12%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Sexual content224 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141196459
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A preacher called Deke O'Malley's been selling false hope: the promise of a glorious new life in Africa for just $1,000 a family. But when thieves with machine guns steal the proceeds - and send one man's brain matter flying - the con is up. Now G...
Community Reviews Summary of 146 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
mysterious 62%
adventurous 50%
tense 37%
reflective 25%
challenging 12%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%Strong character development?
No: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 12% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, ViolenceModerate
Sexual content