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224 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781909762299
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Jacaranda
Publication date: 03 January 2017
Description
A startling debut short story collection from one of Britain's rising literary stars. Irenosen Okojie's gift is in her understated humour, her light touch, her razor-sharp assessment of the best and worst of humankind, and her unflinching gaze int...
Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
challenging 38%
adventurous 23%
reflective 23%
emotional 15%
funny 15%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 30% | Character: 30% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9% | N/A: 9%Average rating
224 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781909762299
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Jacaranda
Publication date: 03 January 2017
Description
A startling debut short story collection from one of Britain's rising literary stars. Irenosen Okojie's gift is in her understated humour, her light touch, her razor-sharp assessment of the best and worst of humankind, and her unflinching gaze int...
Community Reviews Summary of 87 reviews
Moods
mysterious 46%
challenging 38%
adventurous 23%
reflective 23%
emotional 15%
funny 15%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
Pace
fast 41%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 30% | Character: 30% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 54% | Yes: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 9% | N/A: 9%Average rating