The Collector of Treasures and Other Botswana Village Tales by Bessie Head

The Collector of Treasures and Other Botswana Village Tales

Bessie Head

109 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction short stories emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

A collection of short stories based on life in a Botswanan village, including the story of a woman who murders the husband who deserted her years before.

Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 57%
informative 42%
sad 42%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
inspiring 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.91

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