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464 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316412414
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: 08 January 2019
Description
A heartbreaking story about a Nigerian poultry farmer who sacrifices everything to win the woman he loves, by Man Booker Finalist and author of The Fishermen, Chigozie Obioma. Set on the outskirts of Umuahia, Nigeria and narrated by a chi, or guar...
Community Reviews Summary of 842 reviews
Moods
sad 59%
challenging 46%
dark 38%
reflective 38%
tense 17%
adventurous 12%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 34% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 31% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
Racism, Suicide attempt464 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316412414
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: 08 January 2019
Description
A heartbreaking story about a Nigerian poultry farmer who sacrifices everything to win the woman he loves, by Man Booker Finalist and author of The Fishermen, Chigozie Obioma. Set on the outskirts of Umuahia, Nigeria and narrated by a chi, or guar...
Community Reviews Summary of 842 reviews
Moods
sad 59%
challenging 46%
dark 38%
reflective 38%
tense 17%
adventurous 12%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 34% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 31% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationshipModerate
Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceMinor
Racism, Suicide attempt