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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I started reading this book purely based on the fact that I had enjoyed 2 other books by the author in the past. I went into it naively assuming it to be a work of literary fiction (based on the brief blurb alluding to the intersection of 3 characters), turned out to be a gripping and somewhat educational story of life during war.
I enjoyed how the book lured you in with prose of beauty and interesting characters, all easy to read yet done so elegantly. Once hooked the story takes you on a journey that is as deeply moving, tragic at times and shocking as it is real and hopeful.
The various characters evoked different feelings as they evolved, some better so or more prominently so than others, but nonetheless generally well developed. I never quite understood Richard or Odenigbo. Kainene stole the show for me despite never quite being a main character. There was so much more I would have like to have experienced through her eyes.
A heavy topic that opens minds and hearts in a beautiful way.
I enjoyed how the book lured you in with prose of beauty and interesting characters, all easy to read yet done so elegantly. Once hooked the story takes you on a journey that is as deeply moving, tragic at times and shocking as it is real and hopeful.
The various characters evoked different feelings as they evolved, some better so or more prominently so than others, but nonetheless generally well developed. I never quite understood Richard or Odenigbo. Kainene stole the show for me despite never quite being a main character. There was so much more I would have like to have experienced through her eyes.
A heavy topic that opens minds and hearts in a beautiful way.
This is a book I've been seeing and hearing about for ages and decided to catch up with it on audio.
First off, I think the narrator does a brilliant job in voicing the characters and bringing them to life.
This is such an interesting and harrowing part of Nigeria's history and depicted the horrors of conflict on civilians with an honest but, relatively, gentle touch.
I found it difficult to truly connect with some of the characters but the structure was very well constructed that by the end I was truly moved.
First off, I think the narrator does a brilliant job in voicing the characters and bringing them to life.
This is such an interesting and harrowing part of Nigeria's history and depicted the horrors of conflict on civilians with an honest but, relatively, gentle touch.
I found it difficult to truly connect with some of the characters but the structure was very well constructed that by the end I was truly moved.
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It started wonderfully showing the life and customs of Nigerian people, explaining the war and it's terrible consequences from a local perspective. However, the story itself ends up it being shallow and boring. It was an effort to finish it, really.
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Book club pick, and my first audio book.
I'm honestly not sure about this book. I liked it in the sense that I learned a lot about Nigeria as I had no idea about this conflict. However, whilst the chapters were quick and there was a lot going on, I did not have the same pull to the characters. The twist at the ending was nice, but overall a bit meh. Also, I just could not take to Ugwu he annoyed me from the first pages.
I'm honestly not sure about this book. I liked it in the sense that I learned a lot about Nigeria as I had no idea about this conflict. However, whilst the chapters were quick and there was a lot going on, I did not have the same pull to the characters. The twist at the ending was nice, but overall a bit meh. Also, I just could not take to Ugwu he annoyed me from the first pages.