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230 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0385014805
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in the Igbo heartland of eastern Nigeria, one of Africa's best-known writers describes the conflict between old and new in its most poignant aspect: the personal struggle between father and son.Ezeulu, the headstrong chief priest of the god Ul...
Community Reviews Summary of 701 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
dark 46%
tense 37%
sad 33%
emotional 28%
informative 19%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 7%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 42% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 32% | Yes: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Religious bigotry, Animal deathModerate
Violence, Addiction, AlcoholismMinor
Genocide, Gun violence, Homophobia230 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0385014805
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Anchor Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Set in the Igbo heartland of eastern Nigeria, one of Africa's best-known writers describes the conflict between old and new in its most poignant aspect: the personal struggle between father and son.Ezeulu, the headstrong chief priest of the god Ul...
Community Reviews Summary of 701 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
dark 46%
tense 37%
sad 33%
emotional 28%
informative 19%
adventurous 10%
mysterious 7%
funny 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 42% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 35% | No: 32% | Yes: 31%Loveable characters?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Religious bigotry, Animal deathModerate
Violence, Addiction, AlcoholismMinor
Genocide, Gun violence, Homophobia