A review by mvvelde
Memoirs of a Porcupine by Alain Mabanckou

dark mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A bit bizarre and a bit quirky, Memoirs of a Porcupine is a social commentary on the life in an African village. The short novel is told from the perspective of a porcupine in a stream of conscious style. Picked up this book without any expectations. While the beginning was a bit difficult for me to get into (writing style, etc.), I did end up enjoying it & have been left with some questions.