Chike and the River by Prue Theobalds, Chinua Achebe

Chike and the River

Prue Theobalds, Chinua Achebe

fiction classics challenging reflective medium-paced

64 pages | first published 1966

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The more Chike saw the ferry-boats the more he wanted to make the trip to Asaba. But where would he get the money? He did not know. Still, he hoped.Eleven-year-old Chike longs to cross the Niger River to the city of Asaba, but he doesn’t have the ...
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Summary of 76 reviews

Moods

adventurous 87%
lighthearted 37%
funny 25%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

fast 77%
slow 11%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | A mix: 28% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | No: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.67

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