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203 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781399606271
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wiedenfeld & Nicolson
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Description
In this stunning debut from one of Nigeria's most promising young writers, the stakes of love meet a society in flux A man revisits the university campus where he lost his first love, aware now of what he couldn't understand then. A daughter retur...
Community Reviews Summary of 179 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
reflective 71%
challenging 28%
hopeful 27%
dark 24%
tense 17%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
funny 6%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 10% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Death of parent, Child death, GriefMinor
War203 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781399606271
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Wiedenfeld & Nicolson
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Description
In this stunning debut from one of Nigeria's most promising young writers, the stakes of love meet a society in flux A man revisits the university campus where he lost his first love, aware now of what he couldn't understand then. A daughter retur...
Community Reviews Summary of 179 reviews
Moods
sad 77%
reflective 71%
challenging 28%
hopeful 27%
dark 24%
tense 17%
informative 12%
inspiring 12%
funny 6%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 10% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 3% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Rape, Sexual violenceModerate
Death of parent, Child death, GriefMinor
War