480 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
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Language: English
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The narrator of this splendidly expansive novel of high intellect and grand passion is an American anthropologist at loose ends in the South African republic of Botswana. She has a noble and exacting mind, a good waist, and a busted thesis project...
Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews
Moods
funny 66%
adventurous 44%
challenging 44%
informative 22%
sad 22%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
mysterious 11%
Pace
medium 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Average rating
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480 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The narrator of this splendidly expansive novel of high intellect and grand passion is an American anthropologist at loose ends in the South African republic of Botswana. She has a noble and exacting mind, a good waist, and a busted thesis project...
Community Reviews Summary of 166 reviews
Moods
funny 66%
adventurous 44%
challenging 44%
informative 22%
sad 22%
dark 11%
emotional 11%
mysterious 11%
Pace
medium 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.