304 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593330029
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Description
In the bustling streets and cloistered homes of Lagos, a cast of vivid characters—some haunted, some defiant—navigate danger, demons, and love in a quest to lead true lives. As in Nigeria, vagabonds are those whose existence is literally outlawed:...
Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
dark 60%
reflective 49%
mysterious 42%
hopeful 36%
adventurous 30%
inspiring 23%
sad 20%
funny 14%
tense 14%
informative 6%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Death, Domestic abuseModerate
Violence, Sexual assault, MurderMinor
Cancer, Child abuse, Infidelity304 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593330029
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Description
In the bustling streets and cloistered homes of Lagos, a cast of vivid characters—some haunted, some defiant—navigate danger, demons, and love in a quest to lead true lives. As in Nigeria, vagabonds are those whose existence is literally outlawed:...
Community Reviews Summary of 303 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
dark 60%
reflective 49%
mysterious 42%
hopeful 36%
adventurous 30%
inspiring 23%
sad 20%
funny 14%
tense 14%
informative 6%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 20% | No: 14% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Death, Domestic abuseModerate
Violence, Sexual assault, MurderMinor
Cancer, Child abuse, Infidelity