The Black Hermit by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

The Black Hermit

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

86 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction play challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Should Remi, the first of his tribe to go to university, return to his people? Or should he continue to be a black hermit in the town?

Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
hopeful 33%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.1

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