The Hairdresser of Harare by Tendai Huchu

The Hairdresser of Harare

Modern African Writing

Tendai Huchu

200 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Selected for the Junior Library's pilot program for adult/teen crossover books In this delicious and devastating first novel, which The Guardian named one of its ten best contemporary African books, Caine Prize finalist Tendai Huchu (The Maestro, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 331 reviews

Moods

emotional 53%
sad 50%
reflective 35%
challenging 22%
dark 18%
funny 16%
informative 16%
hopeful 14%
tense 12%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 34%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.44

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