Innards: Stories by Magogodi oaMphela Makhene

Innards: Stories

Magogodi oaMphela Makhene

224 pages first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction short stories medium-paced

Description

This incendiary debut of linked stories narrates the everyday lives of Soweto residents, from the early years of apartheid to its dissolution and beyond.Set in Soweto, the urban heartbeat of South Africa, Innards tells the intimate stories of ever...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

challenging 71%
reflective 71%
emotional 57%
informative 57%
funny 42%
sad 42%
adventurous 28%
dark 28%
lighthearted 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

N/A: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 20% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.64

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