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239 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393339642
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 16 May 2011
Description
As Rufus and Zaq navigate polluted rivers flanked by exploded and dormant oil wells, in search of "the white woman," they must contend with the brutality of both government soldiers and militants. Assailed by irresolvable versions of the "truth" a...
Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews
Moods
informative 51%
adventurous 43%
reflective 40%
tense 32%
challenging 27%
emotional 24%
sad 24%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 2%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Alcoholism, DeathModerate
Rape, Body horror, GoreMinor
Animal death, Misogyny, Sexual content
239 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393339642
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 16 May 2011
Description
As Rufus and Zaq navigate polluted rivers flanked by exploded and dormant oil wells, in search of "the white woman," they must contend with the brutality of both government soldiers and militants. Assailed by irresolvable versions of the "truth" a...
Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews
Moods
informative 51%
adventurous 43%
reflective 40%
tense 32%
challenging 27%
emotional 24%
sad 24%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 2%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Kidnapping, Alcoholism, DeathModerate
Rape, Body horror, GoreMinor
Animal death, Misogyny, Sexual content