239 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393339642
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 16 May 2011
Description
As Rufus and Zaq navigate polluted rivers flanked by exploded and dormant oil wells, in search of "the white woman," they must contend with the brutality of both government soldiers and militants. Assailed by irresolvable versions of the "truth" a...
Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews
Moods
informative 47%
adventurous 43%
reflective 43%
challenging 34%
sad 34%
tense 30%
emotional 26%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 37% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
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Graphic
Death, Alcoholism, ViolenceModerate
Animal death, Gore, Gun violence239 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393339642
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 16 May 2011
Description
As Rufus and Zaq navigate polluted rivers flanked by exploded and dormant oil wells, in search of "the white woman," they must contend with the brutality of both government soldiers and militants. Assailed by irresolvable versions of the "truth" a...
Community Reviews Summary of 209 reviews
Moods
informative 47%
adventurous 43%
reflective 43%
challenging 34%
sad 34%
tense 30%
emotional 26%
mysterious 21%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 43% | A mix: 37% | Character: 18%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 46% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Alcoholism, ViolenceModerate
Animal death, Gore, Gun violence