Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales by Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Nelson Mandela

144 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction short stories adventurous slow-paced

Description

In these beloved stories we meet a Kenyan lion named Simba, a snake with seven heads, and tricksters from Zulu folklore; we hear the voices of the scheming hyena, and we learn from a Khoi fable how animals acquired their tails and horns. Creation ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 70%
adventurous 40%
informative 40%
inspiring 40%
reflective 40%
funny 20%
relaxing 20%
dark 10%
emotional 10%
hopeful 10%

Pace

fast 80%
slow 10%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 42% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

N/A: 57% | No: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 37% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.02

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