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437 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786078582
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oneworld
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Description
At once epic and deeply personal, the second novel from prize-winning author Jennifer Makumbi is an intoxicating mix of Ugandan folklore and modern feminism that will linger in the memory long after the final page.As Kirabo enters her teens, quest...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,282 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
inspiring 38%
challenging 32%
hopeful 32%
informative 26%
adventurous 20%
funny 17%
sad 16%
mysterious 11%
tense 6%
dark 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 47%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Misogyny, Cancer, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Infidelity, MiscarriageMinor
Alcoholism, War, Rape437 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781786078582
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Oneworld
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Description
At once epic and deeply personal, the second novel from prize-winning author Jennifer Makumbi is an intoxicating mix of Ugandan folklore and modern feminism that will linger in the memory long after the final page.As Kirabo enters her teens, quest...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,282 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
inspiring 38%
challenging 32%
hopeful 32%
informative 26%
adventurous 20%
funny 17%
sad 16%
mysterious 11%
tense 6%
dark 5%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 47%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Cancer, DeathModerate
Death of parent, Infidelity, MiscarriageMinor
Alcoholism, War, Rape