Coconut by Kopano Matlwa

Coconut

Kopano Matlwa

198 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional slow-paced

Description

An important rumination on youth in modern-day South Africa, this haunting debut novel tells the story of two extraordinary young women who have grown up black in white suburbs and must now struggle to find their identities. The rich and pampered ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 75%
informative 41%
challenging 33%
sad 25%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%
adventurous 8%
dark 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 25%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.6

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