So Long a Letter by Mariama Bâ
So Long a Letter
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Mariama Bâ
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So Long a Letter

Mariama Bâ with Modupé Bodé-Thomas, Kenneth W. Harrow

96 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This novel is in the form of a letter, written by the widowed Ramatoulaye and describing her struggle for survival. It is the winner of the Noma Award.

Community Reviews Summary of 842 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 68%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 37%
informative 28%
sad 26%
challenging 21%
dark 8%
tense 6%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 36%
medium 32%
fast 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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