Walking on Cowrie Shells: Stories by Nana Nkweti

Walking on Cowrie Shells: Stories

Nana Nkweti

fiction short stories challenging dark reflective slow-paced

176 pages | first published 2021

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A virtuosic debut collection that roves across genres and styles, by a finalist for the Caine Prize In her powerful, genre-bending debut story collection, Nana Nkweti's virtuosity is on full display as she mixes deft realism with clever inversions...
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Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
emotional 66%
reflective 58%
funny 45%
challenging 41%
adventurous 29%
mysterious 25%
lighthearted 12%
sad 12%
tense 12%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 4%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 32%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 42% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | N/A: 29% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 26% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.91

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