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307 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781627659611
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Workman
Publication date: 17 April 2012
Description
Fifteen-year-old Kambili and her older brother Jaja lead a privileged life in Enugu, Nigeria. They live in a beautiful house, with a caring family, and attend an exclusive missionary school. They're completely shielded from the troubles of the wor...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,124 reviews
Moods
sad 59%
reflective 54%
dark 44%
tense 40%
challenging 39%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 14%
informative 12%
adventurous 3%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Miscarriage307 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781627659611
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Workman
Publication date: 17 April 2012
Description
Fifteen-year-old Kambili and her older brother Jaja lead a privileged life in Enugu, Nigeria. They live in a beautiful house, with a caring family, and attend an exclusive missionary school. They're completely shielded from the troubles of the wor...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,124 reviews
Moods
sad 59%
reflective 54%
dark 44%
tense 40%
challenging 39%
hopeful 26%
inspiring 14%
informative 12%
adventurous 3%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Miscarriage