Congo Inc.: Bismarck's Testament by In Koli Jean Bofane

Congo Inc.: Bismarck's Testament

In Koli Jean Bofane with Marjolijn de Jager (Translator), Dominic Thomas

214 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction challenging medium-paced

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To the sound of machine gun fire and the smell of burning flesh, award-winning author In Koli Jean Bofane leads readers on a perilous, satirical journey through the civil conflict and political instability that have been the logical outcome of gen...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
dark 70%
informative 50%
emotional 40%
funny 40%
tense 40%
sad 30%
adventurous 20%
reflective 10%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 22%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.56

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