Scan barcode
128 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789780805159
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cassava Republic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A young Nigerian writer living in New York City returns to Lagos in search of a subject-and himself.Visiting Lagos after many years away, Teju Cole's unnamed narrator rediscovers his hometown as both a foreigner and a local. A young writer uncerta...
Community Reviews Summary of 982 reviews
Moods
informative 53%
challenging 24%
emotional 18%
adventurous 16%
dark 12%
sad 11%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 7%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 11%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 30% | No: 27% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, Murder, Child abuseMinor
Violence
128 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789780805159
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cassava Republic
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A young Nigerian writer living in New York City returns to Lagos in search of a subject-and himself.Visiting Lagos after many years away, Teju Cole's unnamed narrator rediscovers his hometown as both a foreigner and a local. A young writer uncerta...
Community Reviews Summary of 982 reviews
Moods
informative 53%
challenging 24%
emotional 18%
adventurous 16%
dark 12%
sad 11%
hopeful 9%
relaxing 7%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 11%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 30% | No: 27% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 67% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, Murder, Child abuseMinor
Violence