Chike and the River by Chinua Achebe

Chike and the River

Chinua Achebe with Prue Theobalds

64 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction classics challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

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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Community Reviews Summary of 104 reviews

Moods

adventurous 91%
lighthearted 33%
funny 25%
hopeful 16%
challenging 8%
emotional 8%
mysterious 8%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 16%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 33% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.68

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