Losing the Plot by Derek Owusu

Losing the Plot

Derek Owusu

160 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

‘A highly enigmatic, affectionate and robustly written portrayal of a mother-son relationship … very relatable’ Diana EvansDriven by a deep-seated desire to understand his mother’s life before he was born, Derek Owusu offers a powerful imagining o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
challenging 80%
emotional 80%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%
dark 10%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 81%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.4

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