Mayombe by Pepetela
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Mayombe

Pepetela

256 pages • first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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Readers drawn to introspective explorations of ideological struggles and the human complexities within revolutionary movements will find Mayombe a compelling, thought-provoking journey.

Community Reviews

4.07
based on 225 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 78%

reflective: 71%

challenging: 42%

tense: 42%

emotional: 28%

sad: 28%

inspiring: 21%

dark: 14%

informative: 14%

hopeful: 7%

Pace

7% of readers chose fast
76% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
54% of readers chose A mix
36% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

54% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
60% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

40% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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