Soweto, Under the Apricot Tree by Niq Mhlongo

Soweto, Under the Apricot Tree

Niq Mhlongo

182 pages • first pub 2018 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary short stories challenging hopeful reflective medium-paced

Description

“This apricot tree has multiple souls that fill me with wonder every morning and enchant me by afternoon. This tree has bitter-sweet memories, just like the fruit it bears.” If the apricot trees of Soweto could talk, what stories would they tell? ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

adventurous 55%
funny 55%
reflective 44%
dark 33%
emotional 22%
informative 22%
lighthearted 22%
mysterious 22%
sad 22%
challenging 11%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%

Pace

medium 77%
slow 11%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | N/A: 25% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.3

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