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208 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781620972939
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New Press
Publication date: 06 June 2017
Description
The "heart-breaking" (New York Times Book Review), rollicking, award-winning novel that has been described as "Oliver Twist in 1970s Africa" (Les Inrockuptibles) "One of the most compelling books you'll read in any language this year." --Rolling S...
Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews
Moods
adventurous 48%
sad 41%
funny 34%
challenging 27%
dark 24%
lighthearted 17%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
tense 10%
inspiring 3%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 44%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%Average rating
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208 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781620972939
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New Press
Publication date: 06 June 2017
Description
The "heart-breaking" (New York Times Book Review), rollicking, award-winning novel that has been described as "Oliver Twist in 1970s Africa" (Les Inrockuptibles) "One of the most compelling books you'll read in any language this year." --Rolling S...
Community Reviews Summary of 250 reviews
Moods
adventurous 48%
sad 41%
funny 34%
challenging 27%
dark 24%
lighthearted 17%
emotional 10%
informative 10%
tense 10%
inspiring 3%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 44%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 23%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | No: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.