Love Is Power, or Something Like That: Stories by A. Igoni Barrett

Love Is Power, or Something Like That: Stories

A. Igoni Barrett

199 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Vivid, powerful stories of contemporary Nigeria, from a talented young author* One of the Millions's Most Anticipated Books of 2013 *When it comes to love, things are not always what they seem. In contemporary Lagos, a young boy may pose as a woma...

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Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.65

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