The Madonna of Excelsior by Zakes Mda

The Madonna of Excelsior

Zakes Mda

288 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

"A generous, patient, wry and intelligent voice...[that] suggests not just a writer who can seduce us through beautiful language and unfailing humor. We also encounter a writer who has the power to shock and frighten us, to astound and anger and u...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 40%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
informative 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
tense 20%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.8

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