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400 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393635423
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 29 January 2019
Description
In the chronic turmoil of modern Zimbabwe, Abednego and Agnes Mlambo's teenage son, Bukhosi, has gone missing, and the Mlambos fear the worst. Their enigmatic lodger, Zamani, seems to be their last, best hope for finding him. Since Bukhosi's disap...
Community Reviews Summary of 217 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, Miscarriage, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Alcoholism, Infidelity
400 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393635423
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 29 January 2019
Description
In the chronic turmoil of modern Zimbabwe, Abednego and Agnes Mlambo's teenage son, Bukhosi, has gone missing, and the Mlambos fear the worst. Their enigmatic lodger, Zamani, seems to be their last, best hope for finding him. Since Bukhosi's disap...
Community Reviews Summary of 217 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, Miscarriage, Fire/Fire injuryMinor
Alcoholism, Infidelity