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This is one of those books that simultaneously appears on a list of the best books of the 20th century and a list of the worst books ever written. I really enjoyed the book -- especially after I got past the middle -- but I can understand the frustration too. Not a lot seems to happen until about page 50 and the family patriarch is difficult to like (to put it mildly).
This is a book about how the customs that hold a Nigerian village together disappear when Christian missionaries come. However, ...more
This is a book about how the customs that hold a Nigerian village together disappear when Christian missionaries come. However, ...more
Nov 17, 2012
Jenna Garrett
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I've been meaning to read this for years and finally did when I learned that its famous author passed away. A subtle and important read.
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Jan 02, 2012
Kiessa
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Around the World in 52 Books: Nigeria
Oct 22, 2011
Tasha
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Dec 11, 2011
Parsa
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Feb 09, 2012
Linda
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it was amazing
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May 28, 2012
Chieko
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Amy Ariel
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Snoozie Suzie
marked it as wish-list
Jul 20, 2015
RinTinTin
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Sep 01, 2019
Dawn Ryan
marked it as dnf
