128 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307816474
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Twelve stories by the internationally renowned novelist which recreate with energy and authenticity the major social and political issues that confront contemporary Africans on a daily basis.
Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
dark 33%
challenging 26%
hopeful 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 20%
lighthearted 13%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | No: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 18%Average rating
128 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307816474
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Twelve stories by the internationally renowned novelist which recreate with energy and authenticity the major social and political issues that confront contemporary Africans on a daily basis.
Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews
Moods
emotional 46%
dark 33%
challenging 26%
hopeful 26%
sad 26%
adventurous 20%
lighthearted 13%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 6%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | No: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 27% | No: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 18%Average rating