The First Woman by Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

The First Woman

Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi

448 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

At once epic and deeply personal, the second novel from prize-winning author Jennifer Makumbi is an intoxicating mix of Ugandan folklore and modern feminism that will linger in the memory long after the final page. As Kirabo enters her teens, q...

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Community Reviews Summary of 859 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 76%
inspiring 38%
hopeful 33%
challenging 32%
informative 25%
adventurous 19%
sad 14%
funny 13%
mysterious 11%
dark 5%
tense 4%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 43%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.18

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