592 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529114911
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The narrator, Azaro, is an abiku, a spirit child, who in the Yoruba tradition of Nigeria exists between life and death. He is born into a world of poverty, ignorance and injustice, but Azaro awakens with a smile on his face. Nearly called back to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 576 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
mysterious 48%
adventurous 40%
dark 38%
emotional 26%
sad 12%
tense 10%
funny 8%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 25% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Colonisation592 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529114911
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The narrator, Azaro, is an abiku, a spirit child, who in the Yoruba tradition of Nigeria exists between life and death. He is born into a world of poverty, ignorance and injustice, but Azaro awakens with a smile on his face. Nearly called back to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 576 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
mysterious 48%
adventurous 40%
dark 38%
emotional 26%
sad 12%
tense 10%
funny 8%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 31%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 55% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 25% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 12% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
ViolenceModerate
Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Colonisation