A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀

A Spell of Good Things

Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀

fiction contemporary literary emotional slow-paced

352 pages | first published 2023

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A dazzling story of modern Nigeria and two families caught in the riptides of wealth, power, romantic obsession, and political corruption from the celebrated author of Stay with Me, “in the lineage of great works by Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Ng...
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Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
sad 75%
challenging 62%
dark 62%
reflective 37%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
adventurous 12%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.16

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