Niketche: A Story of Polygamy by Paulina Chiziane

Niketche: A Story of Polygamy

Paulina Chiziane

234 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction feminism reflective slow-paced

Description

A farce that celebrates the triumph of six women over one philandering man, this novel uses an age-old African story to address the subjection of women in modern Mozambique. After 20 years of marriage, Rami discovers that her husband, a senior pol...

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Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
tense 100%
dark 50%
funny 50%
inspiring 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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4.7

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