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mandamarrie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
happylilkt's review against another edition
4.0
Beautifully written historical novel set during the 1967-1979 Nigeria-Biafra war. Adichie's writing, character development, and sense of time and place are excellent.
However, like many war-time novels, there is language, violence, etc. that are not for the young or sensitive reader. For those, this is one you will want to skip.
However, like many war-time novels, there is language, violence, etc. that are not for the young or sensitive reader. For those, this is one you will want to skip.
cara_miller's review against another edition
dark
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
poetstatistician's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
cristinamv00's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
slow-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
4.0
ayoungm's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
fionaengelson's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
luisina_kl's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
nicole_schmidt094's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0