307 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400076949
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 01 September 2004
Description
Fifteen-year-old Kambili's world is circumscribed by the high walls and frangipani trees of her family compound. Her wealthy Catholic father, under whose shadow Kambili lives, while generous and politically active in the community, is repressive a...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,269 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
sad 55%
dark 42%
challenging 39%
tense 39%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 12%
informative 9%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Miscarriage
307 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400076949
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: 01 September 2004
Description
Fifteen-year-old Kambili's world is circumscribed by the high walls and frangipani trees of her family compound. Her wealthy Catholic father, under whose shadow Kambili lives, while generous and politically active in the community, is repressive a...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,269 reviews
Moods
reflective 55%
sad 55%
dark 42%
challenging 39%
tense 39%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 12%
informative 9%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 27%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Miscarriage