A review by philibin
Memoirs of a Porcupine by Alain Mabanckou

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.25

(2.25 Stars)

For me this book was just ok. I feel like this is a common theme (animal avatar) but this is mostly from the point of view of the animal. I personally found it lacked any real direction or purpose. 

The world building was good, but there was no real character growth.