Tram 83 by Fiston Mwanza Mujila

Tram 83

Fiston Mwanza Mujila with Roland Glasser (Translator)

210 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging dark medium-paced

Description

In an unnamed African city-state riven by civil war, profit-seekers of all languages and nationalities mix. They have only one desire: to make a fortune by exploiting the mineral wealth of the land. Two friends—a budding writer home from Europe an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 187 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
challenging 64%
reflective 35%
funny 28%
tense 28%
adventurous 21%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
mysterious 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 28%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.25

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