189 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780753820797
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 January 2006
Description
As the impact of the First World War reaches the depths of the African jungle, Charlie Allnut and Rose Sayer, a disreputable cockney mechanic and a spinster missionary, find themselves thrown together by chance. Fighting heat, malaria and bullets,...
Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews
Moods
tense 33%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
informative 22%
lighthearted 22%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism189 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780753820797
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 January 2006
Description
As the impact of the First World War reaches the depths of the African jungle, Charlie Allnut and Rose Sayer, a disreputable cockney mechanic and a spinster missionary, find themselves thrown together by chance. Fighting heat, malaria and bullets,...
Community Reviews Summary of 227 reviews
Moods
tense 33%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
informative 22%
lighthearted 22%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism