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304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0593491009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Description
Richly drawn stories about the lives of ordinary families in contemporary Botswana as they navigate relationships, tradition and caretaking in a rapidly changing world.A young widow adheres to the expectations of wearing mourning clothes for nearl...
Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
informative 36%
sad 28%
funny 24%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
dark 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 29% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 13% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 31% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Colonisation, Death of parentModerate
Physical abuse, Racism, AbortionMinor
Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 0593491009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 06 February 2024
Description
Richly drawn stories about the lives of ordinary families in contemporary Botswana as they navigate relationships, tradition and caretaking in a rapidly changing world.A young widow adheres to the expectations of wearing mourning clothes for nearl...
Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews
Moods
emotional 40%
informative 36%
sad 28%
funny 24%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
dark 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 29% | N/A: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 13% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 31% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 59% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Colonisation, Death of parentModerate
Physical abuse, Racism, AbortionMinor
Child abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol