Rootless by Krystle Zara Appiah

Rootless

Krystle Zara Appiah with Diana Yekinni (Narrator), Clifford Samuel (Narrator)

13 hours, 15 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

Description

A provocative debut novel about a marriage in crisis that asks the question: Can you ever be rooted in a home that’s on the brink of collapse?“Beautiful, gripping, and tender . . . a powerful and unforgettable meditation on love, belonging, and mo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 461 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 75%
reflective 57%
challenging 34%
tense 34%
dark 25%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 28%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.93

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