The White Woman on the Green Bicycle by Monique Roffey

The White Woman on the Green Bicycle

Monique Roffey

440 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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The White Woman on the Green Bicycle by Monique Roffey is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate historical fiction, particularly those interested in the complexities of colonialism, the struggles of women's lives, and the nuances of racial identity, making it a compelling choice for anyone drawn to stories of love, politics, and social change.

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Author of The Mermaid of Black Conch, Rathbone Folio Prize 2021 longlisted, Winner of the Costa Best Novel Award 2020 & Winner of the Costa Book of the Year 2020 Newlyweds George and Sabine Harwood arrive in post-independence Trinidad from Eng...

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Community Reviews

3.21
based on 354 reviews

Moods

emotional: 76%

reflective: 57%

sad: 47%

challenging: 38%

informative: 33%

tense: 23%

adventurous: 19%

dark: 19%

funny: 4%

hopeful: 4%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
60% of readers chose medium
32% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
45% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

36% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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