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mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Anyhoo, I'll start with what I appreciated the most about Loose Ties. Even though it's translated from Portuguese, many words and phrases from indigenous languages were retained. That's the kind of stuff I live for.
Also, the descriptions of Luanda are very well captured and you can see, taste, and hear the city. Good stuff.
That aside, I'm a little bummed that the only memorable bit is that it's set in Angola, the character development was weak, it's a plot based novel but even the plot wasn't plotting, too many holes. The writing style was kinda weird too, it was like a mix of commercial and literary but maybe stuff got lost in translation. It's easy to read but there's really nothing to hold your attention.
Also, the descriptions of Luanda are very well captured and you can see, taste, and hear the city. Good stuff.
That aside, I'm a little bummed that the only memorable bit is that it's set in Angola, the character development was weak, it's a plot based novel but even the plot wasn't plotting, too many holes. The writing style was kinda weird too, it was like a mix of commercial and literary but maybe stuff got lost in translation. It's easy to read but there's really nothing to hold your attention.
challenging
emotional
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This is not a novel one "enjoys"
It's heartbreakingly and I appreciate how this author decides to share this story. The task was momentous and I think it's well executed. Heavy stuff, famð¢
It's heartbreakingly and I appreciate how this author decides to share this story. The task was momentous and I think it's well executed. Heavy stuff, famð¢
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This is for sure a rollercoaster of emotions.
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Yooooo! This book is a fucking trip. I'm not a mother but if I was, I'll be so ready for war right now. I appreciate how easy it is to get into this novel, because it's such a heavy subject that the author just went straight to the point. They are obviously a very good storyteller so I'll be looking forward to more books from this writer but damn, though. It's got me all riled up.