A Spell of Good Things by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀

A Spell of Good Things

Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ with Ore Apampa (Narrator), Babajide Oyekunle (Narrator)

12 hours, 37 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark emotional sad slow-paced

Description

A spellbinding novel about family secrets and bonds, thwarted hope and the brutal realities of life in a society rife with inequality, from the Women’s Prize shortlisted authorAyọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, the Women’s Prize shortlisted author of Stay With Me...

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Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
sad 79%
dark 54%
tense 48%
challenging 40%
reflective 33%
informative 9%
hopeful 5%
funny 3%
adventurous 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 45%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 40% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.98

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