Soweto, Under the Apricot Tree by Niq Mhlongo

Soweto, Under the Apricot Tree

Niq Mhlongo

187 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

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 16 reviews

Moods

adventurous 50%
funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
dark 25%
relaxing 25%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 25% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.23

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