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432 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039174
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 22 February 2005
Description
"The definitive African book of the twentieth century" (Moses Isegawa, from the Introduction) by the Nobel Prize-nominated Kenyan writer The puzzling murder of three African directors of a foreign-owned brewery sets the scene for this fervent, har...
Community Reviews Summary of 204 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
dark 48%
emotional 48%
informative 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 16%
funny 4%
Pace
medium 32%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 31% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Rape, Gun violence, SexismMinor
Alcoholism, Animal death, Alcohol432 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143039174
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 22 February 2005
Description
"The definitive African book of the twentieth century" (Moses Isegawa, from the Introduction) by the Nobel Prize-nominated Kenyan writer The puzzling murder of three African directors of a foreign-owned brewery sets the scene for this fervent, har...
Community Reviews Summary of 204 reviews
Moods
challenging 56%
dark 48%
emotional 48%
informative 28%
sad 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 16%
funny 4%
Pace
medium 32%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | No: 31% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 30%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Rape, Gun violence, SexismMinor
Alcoholism, Animal death, Alcohol