Drinking from Graveyard Wells: Stories by Yvette Lisa Ndlovu

Drinking from Graveyard Wells: Stories

Yvette Lisa Ndlovu

160 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction short stories dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
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"Even in death, who has ownership over Black women's bodies?"Questions like this lurk between the lines of this stunning collection of stories that engage with African women's histories, both personal and generational. Their history is not just on...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
dark 66%
emotional 65%
mysterious 37%
challenging 34%
sad 30%
informative 28%
funny 22%
adventurous 21%
inspiring 19%
hopeful 15%
tense 12%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 46%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | N/A: 23% | Plot: 8% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 36% | Yes: 19% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 89% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 31% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 13%

Average rating

4.42

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