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416 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525509714
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 26 June 2017
Description
Jende Jonga, a Cameroonian immigrant living in Harlem, has come to the United States to provide a better life for himself, his wife, Neni, and their six-year-old son. In the fall of 2007, Jende can hardly believe his luck when he lands a job as a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,346 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
sad 48%
hopeful 38%
challenging 26%
inspiring 24%
tense 21%
informative 17%
adventurous 9%
funny 8%
dark 7%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, AlcoholismModerate
Death of parent, Grief, Child deathMinor
Homophobia, Racism, Rape416 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780525509714
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 26 June 2017
Description
Jende Jonga, a Cameroonian immigrant living in Harlem, has come to the United States to provide a better life for himself, his wife, Neni, and their six-year-old son. In the fall of 2007, Jende can hardly believe his luck when he lands a job as a ...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,346 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
sad 48%
hopeful 38%
challenging 26%
inspiring 24%
tense 21%
informative 17%
adventurous 9%
funny 8%
dark 7%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 46% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, AlcoholismModerate
Death of parent, Grief, Child deathMinor
Homophobia, Racism, Rape