She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore

She Would Be King

Wayétu Moore

312 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical magical realism adventurous challenging emotional slow-paced

Description

A novel of exhilarating range, magical realism, and history--a dazzling retelling of Liberia's formation Way tu Moore's powerful debut novel, She Would Be King, reimagines the dramatic story of Liberia's early years through three unforgettable cha...

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Moods

adventurous 65%
challenging 61%
emotional 56%
dark 40%
reflective 35%
sad 29%
tense 28%
hopeful 26%
informative 25%
mysterious 22%
inspiring 21%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Character: 39% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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