The Woman Next Door by Yewande Omotoso

The Woman Next Door

Yewande Omotoso

288 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

The U.S. debut of an award-winning writer, in which an unexpected friendship blossoms in contemporary Cape Town—and in a community where loving thy neighbor is easier said than done. Hortensia James and Marion Agostino are neighbors. One is bla...

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Community Reviews Summary of 539 reviews

Moods

emotional 72%
reflective 72%
funny 49%
sad 33%
challenging 23%
hopeful 17%
lighthearted 17%
inspiring 11%
informative 7%
tense 7%
adventurous 3%
dark 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 45%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 79% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 28% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.55

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