The First Wife: A Tale of Polygamy by Paulina Chiziane, David Brookshaw

The First Wife: A Tale of Polygamy

Paulina Chiziane, David Brookshaw

496 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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After twenty years of marriage, Rami discovers that her husband has been living a double--or rather, a quintuple--life. Tony, a senior police officer in Maputo, has apparently been supporting four other families for many years. Rami remains calm i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 168 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 62%
challenging 42%
informative 37%
inspiring 33%
funny 26%
sad 20%
hopeful 17%
dark 11%
tense 11%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 36%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 8% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.99

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