When Rain Clouds Gather & Maru by Bessie Head

When Rain Clouds Gather & Maru

Bessie Head with Helen Oyeyemi (Contributor)

352 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

In two powerful novels of belonging, one of Africa’s most important writers explores village life and the traditions of Botswana.When Rainclouds Gather: Escaping South Africa and his troubled past, Makehaya crosses the border to Botswana, in the h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 18 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 60%
dark 40%
hopeful 20%
informative 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.86

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