Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, AlcoholismModerate
Infidelity, Death of parent, Drug useMinor
Homophobia, SuicideCommunity Reviews
Summary of 4779 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
sad 47%
hopeful 35%
challenging 24%
inspiring 22%
informative 19%
tense 19%
adventurous 8%
funny 7%
dark 6%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Average rating
416 pages | first published 2016
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ISBN/UID: 9780525509714
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 26 June 2017
Description
Jende Jonga, a Cameroonian immigrant living in Harlem, has come to the United States to provide a better life for himself, his wife, Neni, and their six-year-old son. In the fall of 2007, Jende can hardly believe his luck when he lands a job as a ...Book Information
416 pages | first published 2016
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ISBN/UID: 9780525509714
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Random House Trade
Publication date: 26 June 2017
Description
Jende Jonga, a Cameroonian immigrant living in Harlem, has come to the United States to provide a better life for himself, his wife, Neni, and their six-year-old son. In the fall of 2007, Jende can hardly believe his luck when he lands a job as a ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Domestic abuse, AlcoholismModerate
Infidelity, Death of parent, Drug useMinor
Homophobia, SuicideCommunity Reviews
Summary of 4779 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
sad 47%
hopeful 35%
challenging 24%
inspiring 22%
informative 19%
tense 19%
adventurous 8%
funny 7%
dark 6%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Average rating