A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀

A Spell of Good Things

Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀

430 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

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Description

A spellbinding novel about family secrets and bonds, thwarted hope and the brutal realities of life in a society rife with inequality, from the Women’s Prize shortlisted author of Stay With Me. Featured in Stylist’s best fiction of 2023. Ayòbámi A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 538 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
sad 76%
dark 62%
tense 46%
challenging 39%
reflective 29%
informative 9%
funny 3%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 38%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 37% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 35% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.86

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