Mating by Norman Rush

Mating

Norman Rush

480 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical literary romance challenging funny reflective slow-paced
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Description

The narrator of this splendidly expansive novel of high intellect and grand passion is an American anthropologist at loose ends in the South African republic of Botswana. She has a noble and exacting mind, a good waist, and a busted thesis project...

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Community Reviews Summary of 297 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
challenging 65%
funny 57%
adventurous 46%
informative 30%
emotional 23%
mysterious 15%
dark 7%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
lighthearted 3%
tense 3%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 30% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.8

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