248 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781509826773
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan
Publication date: 18 March 2017
Description
Central Africa, 1914; Rose Sayer, a thirty-three year-old English woman, is left alone when her missionary brother dies. Her only route out is aboard The African Queen, a steam-powered launch captained by Cockney mechanic, Charlie Alnutt. Determin...
Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews
Moods
tense 33%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
informative 22%
lighthearted 22%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism
248 pages • first pub 1935 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781509826773
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan
Publication date: 18 March 2017
Description
Central Africa, 1914; Rose Sayer, a thirty-three year-old English woman, is left alone when her missionary brother dies. Her only route out is aboard The African Queen, a steam-powered launch captained by Cockney mechanic, Charlie Alnutt. Determin...
Community Reviews Summary of 222 reviews
Moods
tense 33%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
informative 22%
lighthearted 22%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
mysterious 11%
reflective 11%
relaxing 11%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Loveable characters?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism