No Edges: Swahili Stories by Lusajo Mwaikenda Israel, Mwas Mahugu, Clara Momanyi, Katama G.C. Mkangi, Euphrase Kezilahabi, Fatma Shafii, Lilian Mbaga, Fadhy Mtanga

141 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories challenging reflective medium-paced
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Swahili is the future. The first collection of contemporary Swahili fiction of its kind, No Edges introduces eight East African writers--including Clara Momanyi (tr. Enoch Matundura), Katama G. C. Mkangi (tr. Richard Prins), and Euphrase Kezilahab...

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Community Reviews Summary of 37 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
challenging 35%
funny 28%
adventurous 21%
dark 21%
mysterious 21%
emotional 14%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 46%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 92% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 27% | No: 18% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 54% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.71

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