364 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781909762848
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Jacaranda Books
Publication date: 28 November 2019
Description
2007, KenyaLong held captive by her father’s shadow of corruption, Kavata has spent her life suffocated by political machinations. When her husband decides to run in the next election, these shadows threaten to consume her home. Unable to bear thi...
Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews
Moods
tense 58%
sad 52%
dark 35%
challenging 29%
informative 29%
reflective 29%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 26% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 46%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Rape, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseMinor
Infidelity, Vomit
364 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781909762848
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Jacaranda Books
Publication date: 28 November 2019
Description
2007, KenyaLong held captive by her father’s shadow of corruption, Kavata has spent her life suffocated by political machinations. When her husband decides to run in the next election, these shadows threaten to consume her home. Unable to bear thi...
Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews
Moods
tense 58%
sad 52%
dark 35%
challenging 29%
informative 29%
reflective 29%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 26% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 46%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Rape, ViolenceModerate
Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuseMinor
Infidelity, Vomit