Ein so langer Brief: Ein afrikanisches Frauenschicksal by Irmgard Rathke, Rolf Italiaander, Mariama Bâ

Ein so langer Brief: Ein afrikanisches Frauenschicksal

Irmgard Rathke, Rolf Italiaander, Mariama Bâ

142 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This novel is in the form of a letter, written by the widowed Ramatoulaye and describing her struggle for survival. It is the winner of the Noma Award.

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Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 66%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 37%
informative 29%
sad 25%
challenging 20%
dark 7%
tense 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 36%
medium 34%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.89

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