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464 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316412391
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Publication date: 08 January 2019
Description
A heartbreaking story about a Nigerian poultry farmer who sacrifices everything to win the woman he loves, by Man Booker Finalist and author of The Fishermen, Chigozie Obioma. "It is more than a superb and tragic novel; it's a historical treasure...
Community Reviews Summary of 842 reviews
Moods
sad 59%
challenging 46%
dark 38%
reflective 38%
tense 17%
adventurous 12%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 34% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 31% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
Racism, Suicide attempt
464 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316412391
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Publication date: 08 January 2019
Description
A heartbreaking story about a Nigerian poultry farmer who sacrifices everything to win the woman he loves, by Man Booker Finalist and author of The Fishermen, Chigozie Obioma. "It is more than a superb and tragic novel; it's a historical treasure...
Community Reviews Summary of 842 reviews
Moods
sad 59%
challenging 46%
dark 38%
reflective 38%
tense 17%
adventurous 12%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 34% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 31% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
Racism, Suicide attempt