Say You Re One of Them by Uwem Akpan

Say You Re One of Them

Uwem Akpan

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fiction historical short stories dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Each story in this jubilantly acclaimed collection pays testament to the wisdom and resilience of children, even in the face of the most agonizing circumstances.A family living in a makeshift shanty in urban Kenya scurries to find gifts of any kin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 904 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
emotional 75%
sad 75%
challenging 64%
tense 60%
reflective 21%
informative 10%
adventurous 7%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 39%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 25% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 23% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.49

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