Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Violence, DeathModerate
Rape, Gun violence, SexismMinor
Homophobia, InfertilityCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1186 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
challenging 63%
reflective 57%
dark 47%
tense 28%
informative 19%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%Average rating
364 pages | first published 2020
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ISBN/UID: 9781838851354
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 11 March 2021
Description
'A formidable storyteller' JONATHAN FRANZEN Set in the fictional African village of Kosawa, HOW BEAUTIFUL WE WERE tells the story of a people living in fear amidst environmental degradation wrought by an American oil company. Pipeline spills have ...Book Information
364 pages | first published 2020
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 9781838851354
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication date: 11 March 2021
Description
'A formidable storyteller' JONATHAN FRANZEN Set in the fictional African village of Kosawa, HOW BEAUTIFUL WE WERE tells the story of a people living in fear amidst environmental degradation wrought by an American oil company. Pipeline spills have ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Violence, DeathModerate
Rape, Gun violence, SexismMinor
Homophobia, InfertilityCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1186 reviews
Moods
sad 73%
challenging 63%
reflective 57%
dark 47%
tense 28%
informative 19%
inspiring 16%
hopeful 10%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 1%Average rating