The Orchard of Lost Souls by Nadifa Mohamed

The Orchard of Lost Souls

Nadifa Mohamed

352 pages • first pub 2013 (editions) user-added

fiction historical challenging dark reflective medium-paced

Description

The eagerly awaited new novel from the author of the acclaimed Orange-longlisted Black Mamba Boy. It is 1988 and Hargeisa waits. Whispers of revolution travel on the dry winds but still the dictatorship remains secure. Soon, and through the eyes o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 133 reviews

Moods

challenging 73%
emotional 68%
sad 63%
dark 52%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
informative 31%
adventurous 26%
inspiring 26%
hopeful 15%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Character: 35%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 47% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.85

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