Segu by Maryse Condé, Barbara Bray

Segu

Ségou #1

Maryse Condé, Barbara Bray

512 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The year is 1797, and the kingdom of Segu is flourishing, fed by the wealth of its noblemen and the power of its warriors. The people of Segu, the Bambara, are guided by their griots and priests; their lives are ruled by the elements. But even the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

challenging 76%
adventurous 47%
informative 41%
reflective 41%
dark 23%
emotional 23%
sad 17%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 44%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 25% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.82

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