A Good Name by Yejide Kilanko

A Good Name

Yejide Kilanko

275 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Description

Twelve years in America and Eziafa Okereke has nothing to show for it. Desperate to re-write his story, Eziafa returns to Nigeria to find a woman he can mold to his taste. Eighteen-year-old Zina has big dreams. An arranged marriage to a much older...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
sad 58%
tense 35%
reflective 29%
dark 23%
adventurous 17%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 47%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 44%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 22% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.99

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