Bakhita: A Novel of the Saint of Sudan by Véronique Olmi

Bakhita: A Novel of the Saint of Sudan

Véronique Olmi with Adriana Hunter (Translator)

384 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical emotional medium-paced
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Inspired by the true story of a former slave who became a saint, this poignant novel explores how a human being can survive the obliteration of her identity, and how kindness and generosity can be born out of profound trauma.She recalls little of ...

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Community Reviews

4.03
based on 116 reviews

Moods

emotional: 66%

inspiring: 66%

informative: 41%

sad: 41%

reflective: 25%

challenging: 16%

dark: 8%

hopeful: 8%


Pace

72% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

88% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Loveable characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

62% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

12% of readers chose Yes
75% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

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