464 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316412391
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Publication date: 08 January 2019
Description
A heartbreaking story about a Nigerian poultry farmer who sacrifices everything to win the woman he loves, by Man Booker Finalist and author of The Fishermen, Chigozie Obioma. "It is more than a superb and tragic novel; it's a historical treasure...
Community Reviews Summary of 631 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
challenging 43%
dark 38%
reflective 35%
tense 20%
adventurous 15%
informative 10%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 47%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 44% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 34% | No: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Death, Sexual violenceModerate
Death of parentMinor
Racism
464 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316412391
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Publication date: 08 January 2019
Description
A heartbreaking story about a Nigerian poultry farmer who sacrifices everything to win the woman he loves, by Man Booker Finalist and author of The Fishermen, Chigozie Obioma. "It is more than a superb and tragic novel; it's a historical treasure...
Community Reviews Summary of 631 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
challenging 43%
dark 38%
reflective 35%
tense 20%
adventurous 15%
informative 10%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 47%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 44% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 34% | No: 28%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 65% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Death, Sexual violenceModerate
Death of parentMinor
Racism