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280 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061946387
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication date: 05 July 2011
Description
"When Baba Segi woke up with a bellyache for the sixth day in a row, he knew it was time to do something drastic about his fourth wife's childlessness." For Baba Segi, his collection of wives and gaggle of children are the symbol of prosperity, s...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,331 reviews
Moods
funny 47%
reflective 47%
sad 41%
tense 29%
challenging 24%
dark 24%
informative 14%
mysterious 12%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 23% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Rape, Child death, InfertilityModerate
Abortion, Domestic abuse, Grief280 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061946387
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication date: 05 July 2011
Description
"When Baba Segi woke up with a bellyache for the sixth day in a row, he knew it was time to do something drastic about his fourth wife's childlessness." For Baba Segi, his collection of wives and gaggle of children are the symbol of prosperity, s...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,331 reviews
Moods
funny 47%
reflective 47%
sad 41%
tense 29%
challenging 24%
dark 24%
informative 14%
mysterious 12%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 8%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 23% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Child death, InfertilityModerate
Abortion, Domestic abuse, Grief