Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Toxic relationshipCommunity Reviews
Summary of 824 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 38%
informative 28%
sad 28%
challenging 21%
dark 8%
tense 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Average rating
96 pages | first published 1980
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ISBN/UID: 9781577668060
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This novel is in the form of a letter, written by the widowed Ramatoulaye and describing her struggle for survival. It is the winner of the Noma Award.Book Information
96 pages | first published 1980
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ISBN/UID: 9781577668060
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Waveland Press, Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This novel is in the form of a letter, written by the widowed Ramatoulaye and describing her struggle for survival. It is the winner of the Noma Award.Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Toxic relationshipCommunity Reviews
Summary of 824 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
hopeful 39%
inspiring 38%
informative 28%
sad 28%
challenging 21%
dark 8%
tense 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 32%
fast 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 55% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%Average rating