Soweto, Under the Apricot Tree by Niq Mhlongo

Soweto, Under the Apricot Tree

Niq Mhlongo

187 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories challenging hopeful reflective medium-paced
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“This apricot tree has multiple souls that fill me with wonder every morning and enchant me by afternoon. This tree has bitter-sweet memories, just like the fruit it bears.” If the apricot trees of Soweto could talk, what stories would they tell? ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

funny 63%
adventurous 45%
reflective 45%
dark 27%
informative 27%
lighthearted 27%
emotional 18%
mysterious 18%
sad 18%
challenging 9%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 18%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 37% | Character: 37% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | N/A: 22% | No: 11% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | N/A: 20% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.34

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