Waiting for the Waters to Rise by Maryse Condé

Waiting for the Waters to Rise

Maryse Condé with Richard Philcox (Translator)

368 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Babakar is a doctor living alone, with only the memories of his childhood in Mali. In his dreams, he receives visits from his blue-eyed mother and his ex-lover Azelia, both now gone, as are the hopes and aspirations he's carried with him since his...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28 reviews

Moods

challenging 70%
reflective 60%
sad 60%
dark 40%
emotional 40%
adventurous 20%
tense 20%
funny 10%
informative 10%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.51

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