The Half-God of Rainfall by Inua Ellams

The Half-God of Rainfall

Inua Ellams

1 hour, 16 minutes first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction fantasy poetry adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

Description

There is something about Demi. When this boy is angry, rain clouds gather. When he cries, rivers burst their banks and the first time he takes a shot on a basketball court, the deities of the land take note.His mother, Modupe, looks on with a mixt...

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Community Reviews Summary of 329 reviews

Moods

emotional 61%
dark 51%
adventurous 48%
reflective 41%
challenging 30%
tense 30%
inspiring 27%
sad 25%
hopeful 14%
mysterious 10%
funny 5%

Pace

fast 82%
medium 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 27% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 10% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.12

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