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208 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781959030386
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tin House
Publication date: 16 April 2024
Description
A searing, unflinching collection of stories set in Nigeria that explores themes of community expectations, familial strife, and the struggle for survival.A teenage girl from a poor family is dazzled by her rich, vivacious friend, but as the frien...
Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
dark 30%
sad 30%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Violence, ClassismModerate
Animal death, Chronic illness, DeathMinor
Homophobia, Miscarriage
208 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781959030386
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tin House
Publication date: 16 April 2024
Description
A searing, unflinching collection of stories set in Nigeria that explores themes of community expectations, familial strife, and the struggle for survival.A teenage girl from a poor family is dazzled by her rich, vivacious friend, but as the frien...
Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
dark 30%
sad 30%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
tense 10%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 66% | A mix: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Violence, ClassismModerate
Animal death, Chronic illness, DeathMinor
Homophobia, Miscarriage