A review by odddodd
The Heart of Redness by Zakes Mda

challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Features the contemporary complications of a historical incident in colonial South Africa. Readers interested in indigenous traditions, tensions related to economic development, and South African social history will find it compelling. Mda also uses a vibrant style to shift between past and present.