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224 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008245979
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 11 July 2017
Description
Thandi is a black woman, but often mistaken for Hispanic or Asian. She is American, but doesn't feel as American as some of her friends. She is South African, but doesn't belong in South Africa either. Her mother is dying. A short, intense and pro...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,848 reviews
Moods
reflective 79%
sad 70%
challenging 23%
dark 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 10%
informative 9%
tense 5%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Cancer, DeathModerate
Pregnancy, Abortion, Toxic relationshipMinor
Sexual assault
224 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008245979
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 11 July 2017
Description
Thandi is a black woman, but often mistaken for Hispanic or Asian. She is American, but doesn't feel as American as some of her friends. She is South African, but doesn't belong in South Africa either. Her mother is dying. A short, intense and pro...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,848 reviews
Moods
reflective 79%
sad 70%
challenging 23%
dark 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 10%
informative 9%
tense 5%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Cancer, DeathModerate
Pregnancy, Abortion, Toxic relationshipMinor
Sexual assault