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334 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781909762060
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Jacaranda
Publication date: 29 March 2016
Description
Butterfly Fish is a richly told story of a woman exploring her African heritage after her mother's death. It is a haunting and compelling novel, with themes exploring love, hope, political upheaval, loss, and coming undone. It was recently submitt...
Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews
Moods
emotional 83%
sad 66%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 83% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, Domestic abuseModerate
Incest, Addiction, AlcoholismMinor
Drug abuse, Drug use
334 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781909762060
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Jacaranda
Publication date: 29 March 2016
Description
Butterfly Fish is a richly told story of a woman exploring her African heritage after her mother's death. It is a haunting and compelling novel, with themes exploring love, hope, political upheaval, loss, and coming undone. It was recently submitt...
Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews
Moods
emotional 83%
sad 66%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 33%
tense 33%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 83% | No: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Suicide, Domestic abuseModerate
Incest, Addiction, AlcoholismMinor
Drug abuse, Drug use