The Reactive by Masande Ntshanga

The Reactive

Masande Ntshanga

197 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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A powerful contemporary novel by an exciting new voice in South African letters. In a city that has lost its shimmer, Lindanathi and his two friends Ruan and Cecelia sell illegal pharmaceuticals while chasing their next high. Lindanathi, deeply tr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
reflective 80%
sad 40%
emotional 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.23

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