280 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
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Language: English
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For fans of Half of a Yellow Sun, a stunning novel set in 1930s Somalia spanning a decade of war and upheaval, all seen through the eyes of a small boy alone in the world.Aden, Yemen, 1935; a city vibrant, alive, and full of hidden dangers. And ho...
Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
emotional 55%
informative 55%
reflective 55%
dark 33%
sad 33%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
tense 22%
Pace
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Racism, RapeModerate
Confinement, Colonisation, WarMinor
Misogyny, Slavery, Antisemitism
280 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
For fans of Half of a Yellow Sun, a stunning novel set in 1930s Somalia spanning a decade of war and upheaval, all seen through the eyes of a small boy alone in the world.Aden, Yemen, 1935; a city vibrant, alive, and full of hidden dangers. And ho...
Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews
Moods
challenging 55%
emotional 55%
informative 55%
reflective 55%
dark 33%
sad 33%
hopeful 22%
inspiring 22%
tense 22%
Pace
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | No: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Racism, RapeModerate
Confinement, Colonisation, WarMinor
Misogyny, Slavery, Antisemitism