Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Genocide, Sexual assaultCommunity Reviews
Summary of 391 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
dark 60%
sad 60%
reflective 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
358 pages | first published 2008
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
ISBN/UID: 9780316113786
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: 09 June 20008
Description
An Oprah's Book Club selection: this "electrifying" book (Washington Post) pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of children even in the face of the most agonizing circumstances. Uwem Akpan's stunning stories humanize the perils of poverty and...Book Information
358 pages | first published 2008
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
ISBN/UID: 9780316113786
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: 09 June 20008
Description
An Oprah's Book Club selection: this "electrifying" book (Washington Post) pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of children even in the face of the most agonizing circumstances. Uwem Akpan's stunning stories humanize the perils of poverty and...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Genocide, Sexual assaultCommunity Reviews
Summary of 391 reviews
Moods
challenging 60%
dark 60%
sad 60%
reflective 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | No: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
N/A: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating