432 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039174
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 22 February 2005
Description
"The definitive African book of the twentieth century" (Moses Isegawa, from the Introduction) by the Nobel Prize-nominated Kenyan writer The puzzling murder of three African directors of a foreign-owned brewery sets the scene for this fervent, har...
Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
emotional 55%
dark 44%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
hopeful 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%
Pace
medium 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 37%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Gun violence, Rape, SexismMinor
Alcoholism, Animal death, Alcohol432 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039174
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 22 February 2005
Description
"The definitive African book of the twentieth century" (Moses Isegawa, from the Introduction) by the Nobel Prize-nominated Kenyan writer The puzzling murder of three African directors of a foreign-owned brewery sets the scene for this fervent, har...
Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
emotional 55%
dark 44%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
hopeful 22%
sad 22%
adventurous 11%
mysterious 11%
tense 11%
Pace
medium 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 44% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 62% | No: 25% | Yes: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 37%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Gun violence, Rape, SexismMinor
Alcoholism, Animal death, Alcohol