127 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435901011
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 14 February 1985
Description
The moving tale of an ophaned Masarwa girl who goes to teach in a remote village in Botswana where her own people are kept as slaves. Her presence polarises a community which does not see Masarwa people as human, and condemns her to the lonely lif...
Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
challenging 42%
dark 35%
sad 35%
hopeful 28%
tense 21%
informative 14%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slursModerate
Bullying, Misogyny, Toxic relationship
127 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435901011
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 14 February 1985
Description
The moving tale of an ophaned Masarwa girl who goes to teach in a remote village in Botswana where her own people are kept as slaves. Her presence polarises a community which does not see Masarwa people as human, and condemns her to the lonely lif...
Community Reviews Summary of 116 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
challenging 42%
dark 35%
sad 35%
hopeful 28%
tense 21%
informative 14%
adventurous 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slursModerate
Bullying, Misogyny, Toxic relationship