Our Sister Killjoy by Ama Ata Aidoo

Our Sister Killjoy

Ama Ata Aidoo

134 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction poetry challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Out of Africa with her degree and her all-seeing eyes comes Sissie. She comes to Europe, to a land of towering mountains and low grey skies and tries to make sense of it all. What is she doing here? Why aren't the natives friendly? And what will s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 139 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
challenging 77%
informative 33%
dark 22%
funny 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 25%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 37%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.74

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