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174 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841955308
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
Publication date: 11 November 2004
Description
Born and raised in what is now Zimbabwe, Smith began collecting these stories as a child and combines them with several he gleaned from a friend who interviewed natives of Botswana. Many of the stories parallel classic Western tales, from Aesop to...
Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews
Moods
funny 53%
adventurous 38%
reflective 30%
informative 23%
dark 15%
relaxing 15%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
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
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174 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781841955308
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
Publication date: 11 November 2004
Description
Born and raised in what is now Zimbabwe, Smith began collecting these stories as a child and combines them with several he gleaned from a friend who interviewed natives of Botswana. Many of the stories parallel classic Western tales, from Aesop to...
Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews
Moods
funny 53%
adventurous 38%
reflective 30%
informative 23%
dark 15%
relaxing 15%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.