The Madonna of Excelsior by Zakes Mda

The Madonna of Excelsior

Zakes Mda

288 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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"A generous, patient, wry and intelligent voice...[that] suggests not just a writer who can seduce us through beautiful language and unfailing humor. We also encounter a writer who has the power to shock and frighten us, to astound and anger and u...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

reflective 71%
emotional 57%
tense 42%
challenging 28%
lighthearted 28%
funny 14%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.79

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