Silence of the Chagos: A Novel by Jeffrey Zuckerman, Shenaz Patel

Silence of the Chagos: A Novel

Jeffrey Zuckerman, Shenaz Patel

178 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Based on a true, still-unfolding story, Silence of the Chagos is a powerful exploration of cultural identity, the concept of home, and above all the neverending desire for justice. Shenaz Patel draws on the lives of uprooted Chagossian activists i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 80%
reflective 60%
challenging 20%
informative 20%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.78

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