Girls at War and Other Stories by Chinua Achebe

Girls at War and Other Stories

Chinua Achebe

121 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective medium-paced

Description

Girls at War and Other Stories reveals the essence of life in Nigeria and traces twenty years in the literary career of one of this century's most acclaimed writers. In this collection of stories, Chinua Achebe takes us inside the heart and soul o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
emotional 55%
dark 44%
sad 44%
adventurous 33%
challenging 22%
hopeful 22%
lighthearted 11%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.66

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