The Silence of the Wilting Skin by Tlotlo Tsamaase

The Silence of the Wilting Skin

Tlotlo Tsamaase

74 pages first pub 2020 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy lgbtqia+ dark reflective slow-paced

Description

In an African city, a nameless young woman living in the wards slowly begins to lose her identity: her skin color is peeling off, people are becoming invisible, and the city plans to destroy the train where they bury their dead. After the narrator...

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Community Reviews Summary of 51 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
challenging 46%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 26%
sad 26%
tense 26%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 41%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 44%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.27

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