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On Black Sisters Street by Chika Unigwe

On Black Sisters Street

Chika Unigwe

272 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

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On Black Sisters Street by Chika Unigwe is a powerful and unforgettable novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of female resilience, unity, and hope, particularly those interested in exploring themes of courage, identity, and the complexities of women's lives in the face of adversity.

Description

Each night, Sisi, Ama, Efe, and Joyce stand in the windows of Antwerp’s red-light district, promising to make men’s desires come true—if only for half an hour. Pledged to the fierce Madam and a mysterious pimp named Dele, the girls share an apartm...

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Community Reviews

3.84
based on 342 reviews

Moods

emotional: 87%

sad: 81%

dark: 78%

challenging: 43%

tense: 34%

reflective: 21%

informative: 15%

adventurous: 9%

hopeful: 6%

mysterious: 6%

funny: 3%

inspiring: 3%


Pace

16% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
42% of readers chose A mix
50% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

62% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

30% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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