The Freedom Artist by Ben Okri

The Freedom Artist

Ben Okri

336 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

"With the stark power of myth, this political allegory evolves into an argument for artistic freedom."--New York Times Book Review, a New & Noteworthy selection"A perfect read for a post-truth era."--NPR"The Freedom Artist...can be read as a k...

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Moods

reflective 87%
dark 50%
challenging 43%
mysterious 43%
emotional 18%
inspiring 18%
tense 12%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 25%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 30% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 40% | N/A: 30% | No: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.3

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