We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo

We Need New Names

NoViolet Bulawayo

290 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

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Description

A remarkable literary debut shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize: the unflinching and powerful story of a young girl's journey out of Zimbabwe and to America. Darling is only ten years old, and yet she must navigate a fragile and violent world. I...

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Moods

reflective 68%
emotional 55%
challenging 48%
sad 41%
dark 31%
funny 23%
informative 20%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 11%
tense 11%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 17%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.73

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