Why Do You Dance When You Walk? by Abdourahman A. Waberi

Why Do You Dance When You Walk?

Abdourahman A. Waberi with Nicole Ball (Translator), David Ball (Translator)

143 pages first pub 2019 (editions) user-added

fiction literary adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced
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One morning in Paris on the way to kindergarten, a little girl asks her father “Papa, why do you dance when you walk?” The question is innocent and serious. Why does her father limp, why can’t he ride a bicycle or a scooter? Her father feels compe...

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Community Reviews

3.7
based on 38 reviews

Moods

reflective: 70%

emotional: 58%

inspiring: 23%

hopeful: 17%

sad: 17%

challenging: 11%

funny: 11%

informative: 11%

lighthearted: 5%

relaxing: 5%


Pace

28% of readers chose fast
28% of readers chose medium
42% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

18% of readers chose A mix
81% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

72% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
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Complicated
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

27% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
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Complicated
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