The Girl Who Married a Lion: And Other Tales from Africa by Alexander McCall Smith

The Girl Who Married a Lion: And Other Tales from Africa

Alexander McCall Smith with Davina Porter (Narrator), Danai Gurira (Narrator)

4 hours, 26 minutes first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous informative medium-paced
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Description

From the author of "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency," this completely charming collection of 40 tales from the Ndebele people of Zimbabwe and the Setswana people of Botswana demonstrates the wealth and variety of traditional African folk tales.

Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 69%
funny 53%
adventurous 38%
reflective 30%
informative 23%
dark 15%
relaxing 15%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

fast 76%
medium 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 16% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.32

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