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9 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593629024
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Publication date: 07 February 2023
Description
Richly drawn stories about the lives of ordinary families in contemporary Botswana as they navigate relationships, tradition and caretaking in a rapidly changing world.A young widow adheres to the expectations of wearing mourning clothes for nearl...
Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
informative 36%
sad 31%
funny 22%
challenging 18%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infertility, Infidelity, MisogynyModerate
Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuseMinor
Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying9 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593629024
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Publication date: 07 February 2023
Description
Richly drawn stories about the lives of ordinary families in contemporary Botswana as they navigate relationships, tradition and caretaking in a rapidly changing world.A young widow adheres to the expectations of wearing mourning clothes for nearl...
Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
informative 36%
sad 31%
funny 22%
challenging 18%
hopeful 18%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%
dark 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 40%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 27% | No: 22% | N/A: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infertility, Infidelity, MisogynyModerate
Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuseMinor
Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying