The Joys of Motherhood: A Novel by Buchi Emecheta
The Joys of Motherhood: A Novel
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Buchi Emecheta
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The Joys of Motherhood: A Novel

Buchi Emecheta

224 pages • first pub 1979 (view editions)

fiction literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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Nnu Ego, a hard-working, optimistic Ibo woman, remains fiercely determined to save her children from the devastation of war, the erosion of village life, and the breakdown of tradition.

Community Reviews

4.13
based on 937 reviews

Moods

emotional: 78%

sad: 75%

reflective: 65%

challenging: 42%

dark: 21%

informative: 19%

tense: 16%

inspiring: 8%

funny: 6%

adventurous: 2%

hopeful: 2%

Pace

14% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
21% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

53% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

28% of readers chose Yes
65% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

60% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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