The Bead Collector by Sefi Atta

The Bead Collector

Sefi Atta

320 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative reflective medium-paced
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Description

Wole Soyinka Prizewinning author of Everything Good Will Come recasts the international espionage tale by bringing the intrigue and politics of family life to the fore. Lagos, January 1976, six years after the Nigerian Civil War. A new military re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 29 reviews

Moods

informative 75%
reflective 50%
relaxing 37%
tense 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

medium 87%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Average rating

3.4

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