Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue

Behold the Dreamers

Imbolo Mbue

382 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

New York, 2007. After two long years apart, Jende Jonga has brought his wife Neni from Cameroon to join him in the land of opportunity. Drawn by the promise of America they are seeking the chance of a better life for them and their son. When Je...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,938 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 60%
sad 48%
hopeful 35%
challenging 25%
inspiring 22%
tense 20%
informative 19%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
dark 6%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 18%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.9

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