Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Miscarriage, Religious bigotryCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8608 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
sad 54%
dark 42%
challenging 39%
tense 38%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 11%
informative 9%
adventurous 3%
funny 2%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
307 pages | first published 2003
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ISBN/UID: 9781616202415
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 17 April 2012
Description
Fifteen-year-old Kambili and her older brother Jaja lead a privileged life in Enugu, Nigeria. They live in a beautiful house, with a caring family, and attend an exclusive missionary school. They're completely shielded from the troubles of the wor...Book Information
307 pages | first published 2003
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ISBN/UID: 9781616202415
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 17 April 2012
Description
Fifteen-year-old Kambili and her older brother Jaja lead a privileged life in Enugu, Nigeria. They live in a beautiful house, with a caring family, and attend an exclusive missionary school. They're completely shielded from the troubles of the wor...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Miscarriage, Religious bigotryCommunity Reviews
Summary of 8608 reviews
Moods
reflective 56%
sad 54%
dark 42%
challenging 39%
tense 38%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 11%
informative 9%
adventurous 3%
funny 2%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating