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358 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316113786
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: 09 June 20008
Description
An Oprah's Book Club selection: this "electrifying" book (Washington Post) pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of children even in the face of the most agonizing circumstances. Uwem Akpan's stunning stories humanize the perils of poverty and...
Community Reviews Summary of 897 reviews
Moods
emotional 74%
sad 74%
challenging 66%
tense 59%
reflective 22%
informative 11%
adventurous 7%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 26% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 27% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 25% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death, MurderModerate
Trafficking, Addiction, Death of parentMinor
Pedophilia, Blood, Drug abuse358 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316113786
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: 09 June 20008
Description
An Oprah's Book Club selection: this "electrifying" book (Washington Post) pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of children even in the face of the most agonizing circumstances. Uwem Akpan's stunning stories humanize the perils of poverty and...
Community Reviews Summary of 897 reviews
Moods
emotional 74%
sad 74%
challenging 66%
tense 59%
reflective 22%
informative 11%
adventurous 7%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 18%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 52% | Plot: 26% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 27% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 25% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death, MurderModerate
Trafficking, Addiction, Death of parentMinor
Pedophilia, Blood, Drug abuse