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432 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
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Language: English
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The puzzling murder of three African directors of a foreign-owned brewery sets the scene for this fervent, hard-hitting novel about disillusionment in independent Kenya. A deceptively simple tale, Petals of Blood is on the surface a suspenseful in...
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Moods
reflective: 75%
challenging: 58%
dark: 58%
emotional: 47%
sad: 33%
tense: 30%
informative: 25%
mysterious: 25%
adventurous: 22%
hopeful: 19%
inspiring: 16%
funny: 8%
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Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Sexual assaultModerate
Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, RapeMinor
Alcoholism, Animal death, Sexual content432 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The puzzling murder of three African directors of a foreign-owned brewery sets the scene for this fervent, hard-hitting novel about disillusionment in independent Kenya. A deceptively simple tale, Petals of Blood is on the surface a suspenseful in...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 75%
challenging: 58%
dark: 58%
emotional: 47%
sad: 33%
tense: 30%
informative: 25%
mysterious: 25%
adventurous: 22%
hopeful: 19%
inspiring: 16%
funny: 8%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assaultModerate
Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, RapeMinor
Alcoholism, Animal death, Sexual content