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224 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008245931
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate GB
Publication date: 13 July 2017
Description
A short, intense and profoundly moving debut novel about race, identity, sex and death Thandi is American, but not as American as some of her friends. She is South African, but South Africa terrifies her. She is a black woman with light skin. Her ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,858 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
sad 70%
challenging 23%
dark 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 10%
informative 8%
tense 5%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Cancer, DeathModerate
Pregnancy, Abortion, Toxic relationshipMinor
Sexual assault, Racism, Rape
224 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008245931
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: 4th Estate GB
Publication date: 13 July 2017
Description
A short, intense and profoundly moving debut novel about race, identity, sex and death Thandi is American, but not as American as some of her friends. She is South African, but South Africa terrifies her. She is a black woman with light skin. Her ...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,858 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
sad 70%
challenging 23%
dark 16%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 10%
informative 8%
tense 5%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Cancer, DeathModerate
Pregnancy, Abortion, Toxic relationshipMinor
Sexual assault, Racism, Rape