A Long Way from Douala: A Novel by Max Lobe

A Long Way from Douala: A Novel

Max Lobe with Ros Schwartz (Translator)

208 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ literary adventurous emotional medium-paced

Description

"Bursting with local color, this hilarious, heart-warming coming-of-age tale follows two friends on a raucous journey across Cameroon as they grapple with grief, sexuality, and dreams of Europe. After their father's death, Jean's older brother Rog...

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Community Reviews Summary of 40 reviews

Moods

adventurous 76%
reflective 47%
challenging 35%
emotional 35%
informative 29%
funny 23%
tense 23%
dark 11%
lighthearted 11%
mysterious 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 27%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.33

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