288 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
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Description
Petina Gappah is the voice of Zimbabwe. In this astonishingly powerful debut collection, she dissects with real poignancy the lives of people caught up in a situation over which they have no control, as they deal with spiralling inflation, power c...
Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews
Moods
sad 44%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
mysterious 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
N/A: 50% | No: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Infidelity, RapeModerate
InfertilityMinor
Death, Miscarriage, Pregnancy
288 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Petina Gappah is the voice of Zimbabwe. In this astonishingly powerful debut collection, she dissects with real poignancy the lives of people caught up in a situation over which they have no control, as they deal with spiralling inflation, power c...
Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews
Moods
sad 44%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
mysterious 22%
tense 22%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Character: 25%Strong character development?
N/A: 50% | No: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Ableism, Infidelity, RapeModerate
InfertilityMinor
Death, Miscarriage, Pregnancy