Maru by Bessie Head

Maru

Bessie Head

96 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction emotional slow-paced

Description

An orphaned Masarwa girl comes to Dilepe to teach, only to discover that in this remote Botswana village her people are treated as outcasts. In the love story and intrigue that follow, the author's exploration of racism draws upon her own experien...

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Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews

Moods

reflective 64%
emotional 50%
challenging 42%
dark 35%
sad 35%
hopeful 28%
tense 21%
informative 14%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

medium 43%
slow 37%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 53% | Yes: 33% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.54

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