Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan
Say You're One of Them
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Uwem Akpan
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Say You're One of Them

Uwem Akpan

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fiction historical short stories dark emotional sad medium-paced

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An Oprah's Book Club selection: this "electrifying" book (Washington Post) pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of children even in the face of the most agonizing circumstances. Uwem Akpan's stunning stories humanize the perils of poverty and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 739 reviews

Moods

sad 71%
dark 66%
emotional 66%
challenging 61%
tense 61%
reflective 28%
informative 14%
adventurous 4%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 42%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 30% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 25% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

3.52

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