Born on a Tuesday by Elnathan John

Born on a Tuesday

Elnathan John

256 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

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Description

From two-time Caine Prize finalist Elnathan John, a dynamic young voice from Nigeria, Born on a Tuesday is a stirring, starkly rendered first novel about a young boy struggling to find his place in a society that is fracturing along religious and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 138 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
emotional 46%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
informative 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 26%
challenging 20%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 41% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

4.01

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