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358 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316113786
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: 09 June 20008
Description
An Oprah's Book Club selection: this "electrifying" book (Washington Post) pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of children even in the face of the most agonizing circumstances. Uwem Akpan's stunning stories humanize the perils of poverty and...
Community Reviews Summary of 903 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
sad 75%
challenging 64%
tense 60%
reflective 21%
informative 10%
adventurous 7%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 25% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 23% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Murder, DeathModerate
Trafficking, Addiction, Death of parentMinor
Pedophilia, Blood, Drug abuse
358 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316113786
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Publication date: 09 June 20008
Description
An Oprah's Book Club selection: this "electrifying" book (Washington Post) pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of children even in the face of the most agonizing circumstances. Uwem Akpan's stunning stories humanize the perils of poverty and...
Community Reviews Summary of 903 reviews
Moods
emotional 75%
sad 75%
challenging 64%
tense 60%
reflective 21%
informative 10%
adventurous 7%
Pace
slow 39%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Plot: 25% | Character: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 26% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 23% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 23% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Murder, DeathModerate
Trafficking, Addiction, Death of parentMinor
Pedophilia, Blood, Drug abuse