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320 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571368143
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 04 March 2021
Description
As Zimbabwe emerges into independence, Tambudzai Sigauke embarks on her second year at the Young Ladies’ College of the Sacred Heart. Determined to excel, Tambu exhausts herself with her efforts to climb to the top of the school’s honour rolls. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 248 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
sad 56%
challenging 41%
dark 40%
tense 30%
informative 29%
funny 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 28% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%Average rating
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Graphic
Racism, Violence, WarModerate
Torture320 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571368143
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 04 March 2021
Description
As Zimbabwe emerges into independence, Tambudzai Sigauke embarks on her second year at the Young Ladies’ College of the Sacred Heart. Determined to excel, Tambu exhausts herself with her efforts to climb to the top of the school’s honour rolls. Th...
Community Reviews Summary of 248 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
sad 56%
challenging 41%
dark 40%
tense 30%
informative 29%
funny 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 28% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Violence, WarModerate
Torture