In Dependence by Sarah Ladipo Manyika

In Dependence

Sarah Ladipo Manyika

288 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction historical challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
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In the early sixties, Tayo Ajayi sails to England from Nigeria to take up a scholarship at Oxford University. There he discovers a whole generation high on visions of a new and better world. He meets Vanessa Richardson, the beautiful daughter of a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

hopeful 54%
reflective 54%
informative 45%
emotional 36%
inspiring 36%
lighthearted 27%
challenging 18%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 25%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 36%

Average rating

3.59

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