Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales by Marguerite Gordon, Mandela Nelson

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Marguerite Gordon, Mandela Nelson

143 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction short stories inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
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In these beloved stories we meet a Kenyan lion named Simba, a snake with seven heads, and tricksters from Zulu folklore; we hear the voices of the scheming hyena, and we learn from a Khoi fable how animals acquired their tails and horns. Creation ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 153 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 71%
adventurous 42%
inspiring 42%
reflective 42%
funny 35%
informative 28%
relaxing 28%
hopeful 21%
emotional 14%
dark 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

fast 71%
slow 14%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | N/A: 36% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

N/A: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 25% | No: 8%

Average rating

4.05

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