Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon by Wole Talabi

Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon

Wole Talabi

320 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
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The debut fantasy novel from an award-winning Nigerian author A mythic tale of disgruntled gods, revenge, and a heist across two worlds, perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Neil Gaiman, Marlon James, and Karen LordShigidi is a disgruntled and demo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
mysterious 41%
emotional 33%
tense 33%
dark 27%
hopeful 16%
challenging 13%
funny 13%
reflective 13%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 27%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 20% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.79

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