Nehanda by Yvonne Vera

Nehanda

Yvonne Vera

128 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction emotional informative reflective fast-paced

Description

New edition, with an introduction by MG Vassanji. In the late nineteenth century white settlers and administrators arrive to occupy the African country of Zimbabwe (Rhodesia). Nehanda, a village girl, is recognized through omens and portents as a ...

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Moods

dark 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 66%
informative 66%
mysterious 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
inspiring 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.58

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