Beethoven Was One-Sixteenth Black by Nadine Gordimer

Beethoven Was One-Sixteenth Black

Nadine Gordimer

192 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced

Description

Always exploring the boundaries of race, identity, politics, memory, sexuality, and love with fearless insight and deep compassion, Nadine Gordimer has produced another masterpiece of short fiction. From a former anti-apartheid activist's search f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.06

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