Scatterlings by Rešoketšwe Manenzhe

Scatterlings

Rešoketšwe Manenzhe

279 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A lyrical, moving novel in the spirit of Transcendent Kingdom and A Burning--and the most awarded debut title in South Africa--that tells the story of a multiracial family when the Immorality Act is passed, revealing the story of one family's scat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

emotional 82%
reflective 76%
sad 63%
challenging 45%
dark 36%
tense 23%
informative 19%
adventurous 13%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 42%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 37% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 44% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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