A Bit of Difference by Sefi Atta

A Bit of Difference

Sefi Atta

222 pages • first pub 2012 (view editions)

fiction challenging reflective slow-paced
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A reader who enjoys introspective narratives exploring cultural identity and the nuanced contrasts between diaspora life and homeland realities would find this book compelling.

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At thirty-nine, Deola Bello, a Nigerian expatriate in London, is dissatisfied with being single and working overseas. Deola works as a financial reviewer for an international charity. When her job takes her back to Nigeria in time for her father’s...

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Community Reviews

3.71
based on 60 reviews

Moods

reflective: 75%

hopeful: 37%

funny: 25%

informative: 25%

lighthearted: 25%

adventurous: 12%

emotional: 12%

inspiring: 12%

relaxing: 12%

sad: 12%

tense: 12%

Pace

12% of readers chose fast
50% of readers chose medium
37% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

100% of readers chose Character
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Strong character development?

85% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
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Complicated

Loveable characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
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Diverse cast of characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

71% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
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