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464 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316412407
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 08 October 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. "It is more than a superb and tragic novel; it's a historical treasure...
Community Reviews Summary of 836 reviews
Moods
sad 59%
challenging 47%
dark 37%
reflective 37%
tense 18%
adventurous 13%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 35% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 32% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | 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, Animal death, DeathModerate
Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseMinor
Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt464 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316412407
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 08 October 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. "It is more than a superb and tragic novel; it's a historical treasure...
Community Reviews Summary of 836 reviews
Moods
sad 59%
challenging 47%
dark 37%
reflective 37%
tense 18%
adventurous 13%
informative 8%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 46%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 54% | Character: 35% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 32% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | 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, Animal death, DeathModerate
Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseMinor
Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide attempt