The Famished Road by Ben Okri

The Famished Road

The Famished Road Trilogy #1

Ben Okri

574 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction fantasy magical realism challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Azaro is a spirit child, an abiku, existing, according to the African tradition, between life and death. Born into the human world, he must experience its joys and tragedies. His spirit companions come to him often, hounding him to leave his morta...

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Moods

challenging 72%
reflective 50%
mysterious 48%
adventurous 40%
dark 38%
emotional 26%
sad 12%
tense 10%
funny 8%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 31%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 25% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%

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