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289 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593490990
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 07 February 2023
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 67 reviews
Moods
emotional 39%
informative 34%
sad 30%
funny 26%
challenging 17%
hopeful 17%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
dark 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 15% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infertility, Infidelity, MisogynyModerate
Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuseMinor
Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying
289 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593490990
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Viking
Publication date: 07 February 2023
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 67 reviews
Moods
emotional 39%
informative 34%
sad 30%
funny 26%
challenging 17%
hopeful 17%
adventurous 13%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 8%
relaxing 8%
dark 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 38%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 15% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 5% | No: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infertility, Infidelity, MisogynyModerate
Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuseMinor
Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying