Walking on Cowrie Shells: Stories by Nana Nkweti

Walking on Cowrie Shells: Stories

Nana Nkweti

176 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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A virtuosic debut collection that roves across genres and styles, by a finalist for the Caine PrizeIn her powerful, genre-bending debut story collection, Nana Nkweti’s virtuosity is on full display as she mixes deft realism with clever inversions ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 151 reviews

Moods

emotional 65%
dark 60%
reflective 57%
funny 40%
challenging 37%
adventurous 22%
mysterious 20%
informative 12%
lighthearted 10%
inspiring 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%
hopeful 5%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 41% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 22% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 24% | No: 6% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 23% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.88

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