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272 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In these sixteen stories ranging from the dynamics of family life to the worldwide confusion of human values, Nadine Gordimer gives us access to many lives in places as far apart as suburban London, Mozambique, a mythical island, and South Africa....
Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
emotional 50%
adventurous 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
IncestModerate
War, Violence, Death
272 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In these sixteen stories ranging from the dynamics of family life to the worldwide confusion of human values, Nadine Gordimer gives us access to many lives in places as far apart as suburban London, Mozambique, a mythical island, and South Africa....
Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
emotional 50%
adventurous 33%
inspiring 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
challenging 16%
funny 16%
hopeful 16%
informative 16%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
IncestModerate
War, Violence, Death