Wizard of the Crow by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

Wizard of the Crow

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

768 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

A landmark of postcolonial African literature, Wizard of the Crow is an ambitious, magisterial, comic novel from the acclaimed Kenyan novelist, playwright, poet, and critic. Set in the fictional Free Republic of Aburiria, Wizard of the Crow drama...

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Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews

Moods

funny 67%
reflective 58%
challenging 45%
adventurous 32%
emotional 19%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
informative 12%
mysterious 9%
sad 6%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 39%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.29

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