The Joys of Motherhood: A Novel by Buchi Emecheta, Stephane Robolin

The Joys of Motherhood: A Novel

Buchi Emecheta, Stephane Robolin

230 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)

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Description

First published in 1979, The Joys of Motherhood is the story of Nnu Ego, a Nigerian woman struggling in a patriarchal society. Unable to conceive in her first marriage, Nnu is banished to Lagos where she succeeds in becoming a mother. Then, agains...

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Moods

sad 85%
emotional 73%
reflective 69%
challenging 40%
dark 26%
informative 26%
tense 21%
inspiring 9%
funny 7%
adventurous 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 27%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 25% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.06

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