Wizard of the Crow by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

Wizard of the Crow

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

768 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

From the exiled Kenyan novelist, playwright, poet, and literary critic--a magisterial comic novel that is certain to take its place as a landmark of postcolonial African literature.In exile now for more than twenty years, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o has bec...

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Community Reviews Summary of 274 reviews

Moods

funny 67%
reflective 58%
challenging 45%
adventurous 32%
emotional 19%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
informative 12%
mysterious 9%
sad 6%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 39%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 24% | Character: 20% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Average rating

4.29

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