208 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781620972939
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New Press
Publication date: 06 June 2017
Description
The "heart-breaking" (New York Times Book Review), rollicking, award-winning novel that has been described as "Oliver Twist in 1970s Africa" (Les Inrockuptibles) "One of the most compelling books you'll read in any language this year." --Rolling S...
Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews
Moods
reflective 47%
challenging 28%
funny 28%
sad 28%
dark 23%
lighthearted 19%
tense 14%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%Average rating
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208 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781620972939
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New Press
Publication date: 06 June 2017
Description
The "heart-breaking" (New York Times Book Review), rollicking, award-winning novel that has been described as "Oliver Twist in 1970s Africa" (Les Inrockuptibles) "One of the most compelling books you'll read in any language this year." --Rolling S...
Community Reviews Summary of 199 reviews
Moods
reflective 47%
challenging 28%
funny 28%
sad 28%
dark 23%
lighthearted 19%
tense 14%
emotional 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 57% | A mix: 42%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.