Hope Is Our Only Wing by Rutendo Tavengerwei

Hope Is Our Only Wing

Rutendo Tavengerwei

216 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult challenging reflective slow-paced
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Description

Set in Zimbabwe, Rutendo Tavengerwei's unforgettable novel offers a beautiful and honest look at adolescence, friendship, and the capacity for courage. For fifteen-year-old Shamiso, hope is nothing but a leap into darkness. Grief-stricken and con...

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Community Reviews Summary of 85 reviews

Moods

sad 68%
emotional 62%
reflective 50%
hopeful 43%
informative 25%
challenging 18%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
mysterious 12%
tense 12%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

fast 41%
medium 41%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 45% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.35

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