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384 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393357684
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 21 January 2020
Description
Amid the turmoil of modern Zimbabwe, Abednego and Agnes Mlambo's teenage son has gone missing. Zamani, their enigmatic lodger, seems to be their only hope for finding him. As he weaves himself closer into the fabric of the grieving community, it's...
Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews
Moods
challenging 70%
tense 64%
sad 45%
emotional 43%
informative 35%
mysterious 25%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
adventurous 4%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, GenocideModerate
Domestic abuse, Addiction, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Alcoholism, Infidelity
384 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393357684
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 21 January 2020
Description
Amid the turmoil of modern Zimbabwe, Abednego and Agnes Mlambo's teenage son has gone missing. Zamani, their enigmatic lodger, seems to be their only hope for finding him. As he weaves himself closer into the fabric of the grieving community, it's...
Community Reviews Summary of 215 reviews
Moods
challenging 70%
tense 64%
sad 45%
emotional 43%
informative 35%
mysterious 25%
funny 12%
reflective 12%
adventurous 4%
Pace
slow 42%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 42% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26%Loveable characters?
No: 77% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 67% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Violence, GenocideModerate
Domestic abuse, Addiction, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Alcoholism, Infidelity