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208 pages • first pub 1988 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780954702335
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ayebia Clarke Publishing
Edition Pub Date: 19 December 2004
A reader who seeks profound, emotionally charged narratives exploring the intersection of personal growth and systemic oppression through the lens of resilient, multifaceted female characters.
Description
A modern classic in the African literary canon and voted in the Top Ten Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century, this novel brings to the politics of decolonization theory the energy of women's rights. An extraordinarily well-crafted work, thi...
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Moods
reflective: 81%
emotional: 66%
challenging: 53%
sad: 35%
informative: 28%
tense: 23%
dark: 21%
inspiring: 16%
hopeful: 13%
adventurous: 7%
funny: 6%
lighthearted: 1%
mysterious: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Eating disorder, Child death, RacismModerate
Colonisation, Misogyny, Physical abuseMinor
Pregnancy, Vomit, Infidelity
208 pages • first pub 1988 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780954702335
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ayebia Clarke Publishing
Edition Pub Date: 19 December 2004
A reader who seeks profound, emotionally charged narratives exploring the intersection of personal growth and systemic oppression through the lens of resilient, multifaceted female characters.
Description
A modern classic in the African literary canon and voted in the Top Ten Africa's 100 Best Books of the 20th Century, this novel brings to the politics of decolonization theory the energy of women's rights. An extraordinarily well-crafted work, thi...
Community Reviews
Content Warnings