576 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101907146
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hogarth Press
Publication date: 26 March 2019
Description
"A dazzling debut, establishing Namwali Serpell as a writer on the world stage."--Salman Rushdie, The New York Times Book Review NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Dwight Garner, The New York Times - The New York Times Book Review - Time -...
Community Reviews Summary of 835 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
reflective 55%
emotional 46%
informative 29%
dark 18%
sad 17%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%
funny 13%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 31% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Pedophilia, Rape, AddictionMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Violence576 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101907146
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hogarth Press
Publication date: 26 March 2019
Description
"A dazzling debut, establishing Namwali Serpell as a writer on the world stage."--Salman Rushdie, The New York Times Book Review NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Dwight Garner, The New York Times - The New York Times Book Review - Time -...
Community Reviews Summary of 835 reviews
Moods
challenging 58%
reflective 55%
emotional 46%
informative 29%
dark 18%
sad 17%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%
funny 13%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 2%
Pace
medium 46%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 31% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 98% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual content, Racial slurs, RacismModerate
Pedophilia, Rape, AddictionMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Miscarriage, Violence