The Freedom Artist by Ben Okri

The Freedom Artist

Ben Okri

336 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

"With the stark power of myth, this political allegory evolves into an argument for artistic freedom."--New York Times Book Review, a New & Noteworthy selection"A perfect read for a post-truth era."--NPR"The Freedom Artist...can be read as a k...

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Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews

Moods

reflective 93%
dark 46%
mysterious 46%
challenging 40%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
tense 13%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 26%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 33% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 30%

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.33

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