Girls at War and Other Stories by Chinua Achebe

Girls at War and Other Stories

Chinua Achebe

121 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced
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Girls at War and Other Stories reveals the essence of life in Nigeria and traces twenty years in the literary career of one of this century's most acclaimed writers. In this collection of stories, Chinua Achebe takes us inside the heart and soul o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 172 reviews

Moods

reflective 61%
emotional 44%
dark 27%
hopeful 27%
sad 27%
challenging 22%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 11%
informative 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 38%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 28% | N/A: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 15% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 15%

Average rating

3.69

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