Olie op water by Helon Habila

Olie op water

Helon Habila with Aleid van Eekelen-Benders (Translator)

256 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark reflective sad medium-paced

Description

In the oil-rich and environmentally devastated Nigerian Delta, the wife of a British oil executive has been kidnapped. Two journalists―a young upstart, Rufus, and a once-great, now disillusioned veteran, Zaq―are sent to find her. In a story rich w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 210 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
informative 50%
adventurous 41%
reflective 41%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
tense 29%
emotional 25%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 29%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Plot: 41% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.5

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