Niketche: A Story of Polygamy by Paulina Chiziane

Niketche: A Story of Polygamy

Paulina Chiziane

234 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction feminism reflective slow-paced
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Description

A farce that celebrates the triumph of six women over one philandering man, this novel uses an age-old African story to address the subjection of women in modern Mozambique. After 20 years of marriage, Rami discovers that her husband, a senior pol...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
inspiring 62%
sad 50%
dark 37%
hopeful 37%
informative 37%
tense 37%
funny 25%
challenging 12%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

4.25

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