Confession of the Lioness by Mia Couto, David Brookshaw

Confession of the Lioness

Mia Couto, David Brookshaw

208 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

A dark, poetic mystery about the women of the remote village of Kulumani and the lionesses that hunt them.Told through two haunting, interwoven diaries, Mia Couto’s Confession of the Lioness reveals the mysterious world of Kulumani, an isolated vi...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

challenging 71%
dark 71%
reflective 42%
mysterious 28%
sad 28%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.39

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...