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346 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781909762312
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Jacaranda Books
Publication date: 01 June 2016
Description
With wry humour and a deft touch, Butterfly Fish, the outstanding first novel by a stunning new writer, is a work of elegant and captivating storytelling. A dual narrative set in contemporary London and 19th century Benin in Africa, the book trave...
Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews
Moods
emotional 83%
sad 66%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 83% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Rape, Domestic abuseModerate
Incest, Alcohol, Child abuseMinor
Drug use, Drug abuse346 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781909762312
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Jacaranda Books
Publication date: 01 June 2016
Description
With wry humour and a deft touch, Butterfly Fish, the outstanding first novel by a stunning new writer, is a work of elegant and captivating storytelling. A dual narrative set in contemporary London and 19th century Benin in Africa, the book trave...
Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews
Moods
emotional 83%
sad 66%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 83% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Rape, Domestic abuseModerate
Incest, Alcohol, Child abuseMinor
Drug use, Drug abuse