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288 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571268917
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 09 July 2013
Description
Seventeen-year-old Abike Johnson is the favourite child of her wealthy father. She lives in a sprawling mansion in Lagos, protected by armed guards and ferried everywhere in a huge black jeep.A world away from Abike's mansion, in the city's slums,...
Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews
Moods
emotional 41%
sad 41%
dark 33%
adventurous 25%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 28% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexism, TraffickingMinor
Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Murder
288 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571268917
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber Faber
Publication date: 09 July 2013
Description
Seventeen-year-old Abike Johnson is the favourite child of her wealthy father. She lives in a sprawling mansion in Lagos, protected by armed guards and ferried everywhere in a huge black jeep.A world away from Abike's mansion, in the city's slums,...
Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews
Moods
emotional 41%
sad 41%
dark 33%
adventurous 25%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 28% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Sexism, TraffickingMinor
Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Murder