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128 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385418966
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 August 1991
Description
Girls at War and Other Stories reveals the essence of life in Nigeria and traces twenty years in the literary career of one of this century's most acclaimed writers. In this collection of stories, Chinua Achebe takes us inside the heart and soul o...
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
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War128 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385418966
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 01 August 1991
Description
Girls at War and Other Stories reveals the essence of life in Nigeria and traces twenty years in the literary career of one of this century's most acclaimed writers. In this collection of stories, Chinua Achebe takes us inside the heart and soul o...
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
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War