The Son of the House by Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia

The Son of the House

Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia

288 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

The lives of two Nigerian women divided by class and social inequality intersect when they're kidnapped, held captive, and forced to await their fate together.In the Nigerian city of Enugu, young Nwabulu, a housemaid since the age of ten, dreams o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 56%
sad 50%
hopeful 28%
challenging 26%
tense 21%
dark 16%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 3%
funny 3%
informative 3%

Pace

medium 67%
slow 17%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.96

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