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160 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473662261
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Sceptre
Publication date: 27 July 2017
Description
A powerful and timely novel from ‘South Africa’s Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’ (Bookseller).When Masechaba finally achieves her childhood dream of becoming a doctor, her ambition is tested as she faces the stark reality of South Africa’s public health...
Community Reviews Summary of 433 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
sad 58%
challenging 52%
reflective 52%
tense 26%
informative 12%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 28% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Xenophobia, Medical contentModerate
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illnessMinor
Colonisation, Death, Pregnancy
160 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473662261
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Sceptre
Publication date: 27 July 2017
Description
A powerful and timely novel from ‘South Africa’s Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’ (Bookseller).When Masechaba finally achieves her childhood dream of becoming a doctor, her ambition is tested as she faces the stark reality of South Africa’s public health...
Community Reviews Summary of 433 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
sad 58%
challenging 52%
reflective 52%
tense 26%
informative 12%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 3%
Pace
medium 45%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 28% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 88% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Xenophobia, Medical contentModerate
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illnessMinor
Colonisation, Death, Pregnancy