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bookshroom247's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
mimae's review against another edition
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
paulinagrf's review against another edition
dark
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
laikareads's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
zoe_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
4.0
I thought this was really good and/but it was primarily interesting. As in, it asks you to take an interest and to invest brain power to piece together the different strands of the narrative and story and characters. Personally, I loved that aspect of the story the best - but I realize that this might be off-putting to some.
amandajeanne's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
lenoel's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
nicovreeland's review against another edition
1.0
After you get over how disappointing this book is, it can be kind of funny. I mean, Habila compares the plight of Nigerians exploited and ruined by the greed of oil companies to ....... the people looking for dry land in "Waterworld." Seriously? Yes. http://chamberfour.com/2011/06/09/review-oil-on-water/
saltglass's review against another edition
dark
informative
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
As much as I loved the information on Big Oil, petroculture, and cli-fi at the Niger Delta, I felt that the narrative was rather sexist at times in all of Habila's non-men figures. The protagonist(s), Rufus and Zaq, used women to pursue their career in journalism, but I could not tell if Habila was commenting on the patriarchy or adding to it. Though, Habila did accurately portray the dehumanization and dissociation which comes with journalism and photography.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Death, and Alcoholism
Minor: Kidnapping, Misogyny, and Fire/Fire injury
jduncan's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0