The Gold Diggers by Sue Nyathi

The Gold Diggers

Sue Nyathi

288 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction contemporary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

It’s 2008 and the height of Zimbabwe’s economic demise. A group of passengers is huddled in a Toyota Quantum about to embark on a treacherous expedition to the City of Gold. Amongst them is Gugulethu, who is hoping to be reconciled with her mother...

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Community Reviews Summary of 33 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 76%
dark 53%
reflective 53%
tense 46%
challenging 23%
adventurous 15%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.96

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