fiction emotional slow-paced

127 pages | first published 1971

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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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Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
challenging 45%
dark 45%
emotional 45%
hopeful 27%
sad 27%
tense 18%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 30%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 33% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 33% | Yes: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.56

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