288 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250124579
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 07 February 2017
Description
The U.S. debut of an award-winning writer, in which an unexpected friendship blossoms in contemporary Cape Town—and in a community where loving thy neighbor is easier said than done. Hortensia James and Marion Agostino are neighbors. One is bla...
Community Reviews Summary of 379 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
funny 48%
sad 34%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 13%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 34%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infertility, InfidelityModerate
Racism288 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250124579
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 07 February 2017
Description
The U.S. debut of an award-winning writer, in which an unexpected friendship blossoms in contemporary Cape Town—and in a community where loving thy neighbor is easier said than done. Hortensia James and Marion Agostino are neighbors. One is bla...
Community Reviews Summary of 379 reviews
Moods
reflective 68%
funny 48%
sad 34%
challenging 20%
hopeful 20%
lighthearted 13%
informative 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 6%
tense 6%
dark 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 34%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
No: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 95% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infertility, InfidelityModerate
Racism