The Bride Price by Buchi Emecheta

The Bride Price

Buchi Emecheta

168 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction romance emotional slow-paced

Description

, 'A Nigerian girl is allowed to finish her education because a diploma will enhance her bride price, but she then rebels against traditional marriage customs.',

Community Reviews Summary of 109 reviews

Moods

sad 68%
emotional 62%
dark 37%
informative 37%
challenging 31%
reflective 12%
relaxing 12%
hopeful 6%
tense 6%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 25%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | A mix: 38% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.54

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