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128 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307816474
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Twelve stories by the internationally renowned novelist which recreate with energy and authenticity the major social and political issues that confront contemporary Africans on a daily basis.
Community Reviews Summary of 177 reviews
Moods
emotional 42%
dark 31%
challenging 26%
hopeful 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 15%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 33% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 13% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 14%Average rating
128 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307816474
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Twelve stories by the internationally renowned novelist which recreate with energy and authenticity the major social and political issues that confront contemporary Africans on a daily basis.
Community Reviews Summary of 177 reviews
Moods
emotional 42%
dark 31%
challenging 26%
hopeful 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 15%
informative 10%
relaxing 10%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Character: 33% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 13%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 13% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | No: 7% | N/A: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 14% | N/A: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 14%Average rating