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230 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
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Language: English
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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
emotional: 77%
sad: 75%
reflective: 65%
challenging: 42%
dark: 22%
informative: 18%
tense: 16%
inspiring: 8%
funny: 6%
adventurous: 2%
hopeful: 2%
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Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Graphic
Child death, Misogyny, ColonisationModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Sexual contentMinor
Racism, Alcoholism, Violence230 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 77%
sad: 75%
reflective: 65%
challenging: 42%
dark: 22%
informative: 18%
tense: 16%
inspiring: 8%
funny: 6%
adventurous: 2%
hopeful: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Misogyny, ColonisationModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Sexual contentMinor
Racism, Alcoholism, Violence