The Silence of the Wilting Skin by Tlotlo Tsamaase

The Silence of the Wilting Skin

Tlotlo Tsamaase

75 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ dark reflective slow-paced

Description

In an African city, a nameless young woman living in the wards slowly begins to lose her identity: her skin color is peeling off, people are becoming invisible, and the city plans to destroy the train where they bury their dead. After the narrator...

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Community Reviews Summary of 46 reviews

Moods

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

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 37% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 37%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.21

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