When Rain Clouds Gather & Maru by Bessie Head

When Rain Clouds Gather & Maru

Bessie Head with Helen Oyeyemi (Contributor)

352 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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In two powerful novels of belonging, one of Africa’s most important writers explores village life and the traditions of Botswana.When Rainclouds Gather: Escaping South Africa and his troubled past, Makehaya crosses the border to Botswana, in the h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 23 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 71%
dark 28%
hopeful 28%
informative 28%
sad 28%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.98

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