Nehanda by Yvonne Vera

Nehanda

Yvonne Vera

118 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction emotional informative reflective fast-paced
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In the late nineteenth century white settlers and administrators arrive to occupy the African country of Zimbabwe (Rhodesia). Nehanda, a village girl, is recognized through omens and portents as a saviour. The resulting uprising by the Africans is...

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Community Reviews Summary of 22 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 75%
mysterious 75%
sad 75%
informative 50%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
inspiring 25%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.67

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