Creatures of Passage by Morowa Yejidé

Creatures of Passage

Morowa Yejidé

304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical literary magical realism adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Nephthys Kinwell is a taxi driver of sorts in Washington, DC, ferrying passengers in a 1967 Plymouth Belvedere with a ghost in the trunk. Endless rides and alcohol help her manage her grief over the death of her twin brother, Osiris, who was murde...

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Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
mysterious 66%
emotional 59%
challenging 53%
reflective 45%
sad 36%
tense 35%
adventurous 18%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 46%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 39% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.04

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