204 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781580050630
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Seal Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A modern classic in the African literary canon and voted in the Top Ten Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century, this novel brings to the politics of decolonization theory the energy of women's rights. An extraordinarily well-crafted work, thi...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,381 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
challenging 56%
sad 33%
informative 28%
tense 21%
dark 20%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Eating disorder, Child death, MisogynyModerate
Racism, Colonisation, Miscarriage204 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781580050630
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Seal Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A modern classic in the African literary canon and voted in the Top Ten Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century, this novel brings to the politics of decolonization theory the energy of women's rights. An extraordinarily well-crafted work, thi...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,381 reviews
Moods
emotional 66%
challenging 56%
sad 33%
informative 28%
tense 21%
dark 20%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Eating disorder, Child death, MisogynyModerate
Racism, Colonisation, Miscarriage