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480 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375705779
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 13 November 2001
Abyssinian Chronicles by Moses Isegawa is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, family, and the human spirit, making it a compelling fit for those who enjoy character-driven fiction and historical narratives that explore the complexities of identity, culture, and the struggles of living under oppressive regimes.
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Like Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children and Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, Moses Isegawa's Abyssinian Chronicles tells a riveting story of twentieth-century Africa that is passionate in vision and breathtaking in scope. ...
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Moods
dark: 75%
sad: 75%
emotional: 50%
informative: 50%
challenging: 25%
funny: 25%
mysterious: 25%
reflective: 25%
tense: 25%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Sexual assault, War, DeathModerate
Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Racism480 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375705779
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 13 November 2001
Abyssinian Chronicles by Moses Isegawa is a poignant and powerful novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, family, and the human spirit, making it a compelling fit for those who enjoy character-driven fiction and historical narratives that explore the complexities of identity, culture, and the struggles of living under oppressive regimes.
Description
Like Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children and Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, Moses Isegawa's Abyssinian Chronicles tells a riveting story of twentieth-century Africa that is passionate in vision and breathtaking in scope. ...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 75%
sad: 75%
emotional: 50%
informative: 50%
challenging: 25%
funny: 25%
mysterious: 25%
reflective: 25%
tense: 25%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, War, DeathModerate
Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal deathMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Racism