Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta

Under the Udala Trees

Chinelo Okparanta

336 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

"If you've ever wondered if love can conquer all, read this] stunning coming-of-age debut." -- Marie Claire A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR * BuzzFeed * Bustle * Shelf Awareness * Publishers Lu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,536 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 62%
sad 61%
challenging 42%
hopeful 27%
dark 24%
tense 20%
informative 17%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 23%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.07

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