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592 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101907153
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hogarth Press
Publication date: 05 May 2020
Description
"A dazzling debut, establishing Namwali Serpell as a writer on the world stage."--Salman Rushdie, The New York Times Book Review NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Dwight Garner, The New York Times - The New York Times Book Review - Time -...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,180 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
reflective 57%
emotional 44%
informative 31%
dark 18%
mysterious 17%
sad 17%
funny 15%
tense 13%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 29% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Rape, Pedophilia, KidnappingMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Vomit592 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101907153
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Hogarth Press
Publication date: 05 May 2020
Description
"A dazzling debut, establishing Namwali Serpell as a writer on the world stage."--Salman Rushdie, The New York Times Book Review NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Dwight Garner, The New York Times - The New York Times Book Review - Time -...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,180 reviews
Moods
challenging 57%
reflective 57%
emotional 44%
informative 31%
dark 18%
mysterious 17%
sad 17%
funny 15%
tense 13%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 44%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 29% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Rape, Pedophilia, KidnappingMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Vomit