The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho by Paterson Joseph

The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho

Paterson Joseph

411 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical challenging funny informative medium-paced

Description

An illuminating and original tale of a Black writer and composer Charles Ignatius Sancho. Recently named as a Great Black Briton and immortalised with a Google Doodle this brilliant story charts the life of the little-known maverick and his life i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

informative 68%
emotional 53%
adventurous 43%
reflective 43%
inspiring 36%
hopeful 34%
dark 32%
challenging 25%
sad 22%
funny 18%
lighthearted 6%
tense 6%
mysterious 5%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 20%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 26%

Average rating

3.74

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