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A review by sonicdonutflour
God's Bits of Wood by Ousmane Sembène

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A novel about learning your inner strength and power, I experienced just about every imaginable emotion while reading. The book is set during the rail worker’s strike in the 50s in Senegal. I cannot possibly recommend this book enough. A near perfect novel.