Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions: A Novel in Interlocking Stories by Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi

Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions: A Novel in Interlocking Stories

Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi

256 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Nigerian author Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi makes her American debut with this dazzling novel which explores her homeland's past, present, and possible future through the interconnected stories of four fearless globe-trotting women.Leaving school and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 73 reviews

Moods

emotional 89%
reflective 72%
challenging 41%
sad 34%
hopeful 31%
adventurous 13%
informative 13%
inspiring 13%
dark 10%
funny 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 78%
slow 10%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 34% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 31% | No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.07

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