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574 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099929309
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Azaro is a spirit child, an abiku, existing, according to the African tradition, between life and death. Born into the human world, he must experience its joys and tragedies. His spirit companions come to him often, hounding him to leave his morta...
Community Reviews Summary of 721 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
reflective 50%
adventurous 41%
dark 36%
emotional 31%
sad 14%
tense 11%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 30% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, ViolenceModerate
Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, PregnancyMinor
Colonisation, Child death
574 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099929309
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Azaro is a spirit child, an abiku, existing, according to the African tradition, between life and death. Born into the human world, he must experience its joys and tragedies. His spirit companions come to him often, hounding him to leave his morta...
Community Reviews Summary of 721 reviews
Moods
mysterious 52%
reflective 50%
adventurous 41%
dark 36%
emotional 31%
sad 14%
tense 11%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 29%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 51% | Yes: 30% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, ViolenceModerate
Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, PregnancyMinor
Colonisation, Child death