The Death of Comrade President by Alain Mabanckou

The Death of Comrade President

Alain Mabanckou

256 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

A poignant and riotous tale of family and revolution in postcolonial Africa, from the winner of the French Voices grand prize and finalist for the Man Booker International Prize Pointe-Noire, a bustling port town on Congo's southwestern coast, is ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

funny 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
emotional 33%
informative 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.54

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