Abyssinian Chronicles by Moses Isegawa

Abyssinian Chronicles

Moses Isegawa

480 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction emotional reflective slow-paced
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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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Community Reviews

3.21
based on 69 reviews

Moods

dark: 75%

sad: 75%

emotional: 50%

informative: 50%

challenging: 25%

funny: 25%

mysterious: 25%

reflective: 25%

tense: 25%


Pace

50% of readers chose medium
50% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

100% of readers chose A mix
A mix

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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