244 pages • first pub 1964 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B00C7EGV6Y
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books/Penguin Classics
Publication date: 25 April 2013
Description
Set in the Igbo heartland of eastern Nigeria, one of Africa's best-known writers describes the conflict between old and new in its most poignant aspect: the personal struggle between father and son.Ezeulu, the headstrong chief priest of the god Ul...
Community Reviews Summary of 420 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
dark 50%
tense 46%
emotional 34%
sad 31%
informative 25%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 9%
funny 6%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 40% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
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Racism, Religious bigotry, DeathModerate
Violence, Addiction, AlcoholismMinor
Genocide, Gun violence, Homophobia244 pages • first pub 1964 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: B00C7EGV6Y
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books/Penguin Classics
Publication date: 25 April 2013
Description
Set in the Igbo heartland of eastern Nigeria, one of Africa's best-known writers describes the conflict between old and new in its most poignant aspect: the personal struggle between father and son.Ezeulu, the headstrong chief priest of the god Ul...
Community Reviews Summary of 420 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
dark 50%
tense 46%
emotional 34%
sad 31%
informative 25%
adventurous 9%
mysterious 9%
funny 6%
Pace
slow 45%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 40% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 44% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Religious bigotry, DeathModerate
Violence, Addiction, AlcoholismMinor
Genocide, Gun violence, Homophobia