Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Grief, MurderModerate
Gore, BloodMinor
Death of parentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 15 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
emotional 50%
hopeful 37%
reflective 37%
sad 37%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
challenging 12%
informative 12%
tense 12%
Pace
slow 12%
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Average rating
96 pages | first published 2023
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ISBN/UID: 9781250849069
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tordotcom
Publication date: 21 March 2023
Description
Moses Ose Utomi's debut novella, The Lies of the Ajungo, follows one boy’s epic quest to bring water back to his city and save his mother’s life. Prepare to enter the Forever Desert.They say there is no water in the City of Lies. They say there ar...Book Information
96 pages | first published 2023
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 9781250849069
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tordotcom
Publication date: 21 March 2023
Description
Moses Ose Utomi's debut novella, The Lies of the Ajungo, follows one boy’s epic quest to bring water back to his city and save his mother’s life. Prepare to enter the Forever Desert.They say there is no water in the City of Lies. They say there ar...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Grief, MurderModerate
Gore, BloodMinor
Death of parentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 15 reviews
Moods
dark 62%
emotional 50%
hopeful 37%
reflective 37%
sad 37%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
challenging 12%
informative 12%
tense 12%
Pace
slow 12%
medium 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%Average rating