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382 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008237998
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 10 August 2017
Description
New York, 2007. After two long years apart, Jende Jonga has brought his wife Neni from Cameroon to join him in the land of opportunity. Drawn by the promise of America they are seeking the chance of a better life for them and their son. When Je...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,459 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
sad 48%
hopeful 38%
challenging 25%
inspiring 24%
tense 21%
informative 17%
adventurous 9%
funny 8%
dark 6%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19%Average rating
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Graphic
Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, AlcoholismModerate
Death of parent, Grief, RacismMinor
Child death, Homophobia, Rape382 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008237998
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 10 August 2017
Description
New York, 2007. After two long years apart, Jende Jonga has brought his wife Neni from Cameroon to join him in the land of opportunity. Drawn by the promise of America they are seeking the chance of a better life for them and their son. When Je...
Community Reviews Summary of 7,459 reviews
Moods
reflective 61%
sad 48%
hopeful 38%
challenging 25%
inspiring 24%
tense 21%
informative 17%
adventurous 9%
funny 8%
dark 6%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 19%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, AlcoholismModerate
Death of parent, Grief, RacismMinor
Child death, Homophobia, Rape