What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky by Lesley Nneka Arimah

What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky

Lesley Nneka Arimah

fiction contemporary literary magical realism short stories dark emotional reflective medium-paced

240 pages | first published 2017

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A dazzlingly accomplished debut collection explores the ties that bind parents and children, husbands and wives, lovers and friends to one another and to the places they call home. In “Who Will Greet You at Home,” a National Magazine Award fina...
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Summary of 2245 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 61%
dark 56%
challenging 28%
sad 28%
mysterious 26%
funny 17%
adventurous 16%
tense 15%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 7%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 33%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 36% | N/A: 8% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 26% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 5% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 11% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.25

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