fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

298 pages | first published 2017

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This celebrated, unforgettable first novel (“A bright, big-hearted demonstration of female spirit.” –The Guardian), shortlisted for the prestigious Women's Prize for Fiction and set in Nigeria, gives voice to both husband and wife as they tell the...
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Summary of 5367 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 74%
reflective 45%
challenging 32%
dark 26%
tense 24%
hopeful 15%
mysterious 8%
informative 6%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 63%
fast 24%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 44% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | Yes: 27% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.08

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