Nervous Conditions by Tsitsi Dangarembga

Nervous Conditions

Nervous Conditions #1

Tsitsi Dangarembga

224 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Two decades before Zimbabwe would win independence and ended white minority rule, thirteen-year-old Tambudzai Sigauke embarks on her education. On her shoulders rest the economic hopes of her parents, siblings, and extended family, and within her ...

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Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 65%
challenging 63%
sad 34%
informative 26%
dark 21%
tense 20%
inspiring 17%
hopeful 12%
adventurous 9%
funny 7%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 28%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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