Oil on Water by Helon Habila

Oil on Water

Helon Habila

8 hours, 37 minutes first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary dark informative medium-paced
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Description

In the oil-rich and environmentally devestated Nigerian Delta, a British oil executive's wife has been kidnapped. Two journalists - a young upstart, Rufus, and a once-great, now disillusioned veteran, Zaq - are sent to find her. In a story rich wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews

Moods

dark 64%
informative 51%
adventurous 43%
reflective 40%
tense 32%
challenging 27%
emotional 24%
sad 24%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 28%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 48% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.45

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