Congo, s. r. o. by In Koli Jean Bofane

Congo, s. r. o.

In Koli Jean Bofane with Tomáš Havel (Translator)

341 pages first pub 2014 (view editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging medium-paced
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A reader drawn to sharp critiques of globalization and darkly humorous explorations of power dynamics in chaotic, resource-rich environments would find this novel compelling.

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Hořký, sžíravý, sarkastický portrét plný černého humoru o dění v dnešní Demokratické republice Kongo, kde se už od dob Bismarckových sbíhají zájmy všech, kteří chtějí hrát důležitou roli v celosvětovém dění.Když mladý Pygmej Isookanga v rodné vesn...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 55 reviews

Moods

challenging: 84%

dark: 76%

informative: 46%

sad: 38%

tense: 38%

emotional: 30%

funny: 30%

adventurous: 15%

reflective: 15%


Pace

30% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
75% of readers chose A mix
12% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

55% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

62% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
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