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256 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385721226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 12 March 2002
Little Boys Come from the Stars by Emmanuel Dongala is a thought-provoking and humorous read that will resonate with readers who appreciate nuanced explorations of identity, family, politics, and the complexities of growing up in a rapidly changing world.
Description
Sardonic, subtle, and sweetly scathing, Little Boys Come from the Stars is satire at its best. Set in an unnamed country in equatorial Africa, it tells the story of Michel, a precocious teen dubbed Matapari ("trouble") because of his extraordinary...
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Violence256 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385721226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: 12 March 2002
Little Boys Come from the Stars by Emmanuel Dongala is a thought-provoking and humorous read that will resonate with readers who appreciate nuanced explorations of identity, family, politics, and the complexities of growing up in a rapidly changing world.
Description
Sardonic, subtle, and sweetly scathing, Little Boys Come from the Stars is satire at its best. Set in an unnamed country in equatorial Africa, it tells the story of Michel, a precocious teen dubbed Matapari ("trouble") because of his extraordinary...
Community Reviews Summary of 19 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
reflective 50%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RapeModerate
Violence