Mhudi by Sol T. Plaatje

200 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction historical challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Mhudi, the first full-length novel in English by a black South African, was written in the late 1910s. A romantic epic set in the first half of the nineteenth century, the main action is unleashed by King Mzilikazi's extermination campaign against...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
informative 50%
inspiring 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Average rating

3.23

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