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mizapip's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Eating disorder
xh_reads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Sue Nyathi executed her vision well in humanising the people behind the headlines when xenophobic attacks happen in South Africa. I also appreciate how true to real life the story is in that it is unpredictable. This book should be read by all South Africans.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Trafficking, and Murder
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