The World Doesn't Require You by Rion Amilcar Scott

The World Doesn't Require You

Rion Amilcar Scott

304 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical short stories adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Established by the leaders of the country’s only successful slave revolt in the mid-nineteenth century, Cross River still evokes the fierce rhythms of its founding. In lyrical prose and singular dialect, a saga beats forward that echoes the fables...

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Community Reviews Summary of 271 reviews

Moods

challenging 81%
dark 62%
adventurous 43%
emotional 43%
mysterious 43%
reflective 43%
sad 43%
funny 37%
tense 18%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 33% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 33% | N/A: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18%

Average rating

3.71

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