The Teller of Secrets: A Novel by Bisi Adjapon

The Teller of Secrets: A Novel

Bisi Adjapon with Anniwaa Buachie (Narrator)

11 hours, 14 minutes • first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

fiction historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

In this stunning debut novel—a tale of self-discovery and feminist awakening—a feisty Nigerian-Ghanaian girl growing up amid the political upheaval of late 1960s postcolonial Ghana begins to question the hypocrisy of her patriarchal society, and t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 62%
challenging 37%
inspiring 33%
hopeful 31%
informative 31%
sad 27%
adventurous 25%
tense 20%
funny 18%
dark 16%
lighthearted 4%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 26%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.73

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