The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia

The Son of the House

Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia

288 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective medium-paced
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Description

The lives of two Nigerian women divided by class and social inequality intersect when they're kidnapped, held captive, and forced to await their fate together.In the Nigerian city of Enugu, young Nwabulu, a housemaid since the age of ten, dreams o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 323 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 59%
sad 54%
hopeful 32%
challenging 26%
tense 25%
dark 16%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 7%
mysterious 7%
funny 5%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 16%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 23%

Average rating

3.96

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