Doomi Golo—The Hidden Notebooks by Boubacar Boris Diop

Doomi Golo—The Hidden Notebooks

Boubacar Boris Diop

328 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

The first novel to be translated from Wolof to English, Doomi Golo—The Hidden Notebooks is a masterful work that conveys the story of Nguirane Faye and his attempts to communicate with his grandson before he dies. With a narrative structure that b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 50%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.4

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