Maru by Bessie Head

Maru

Bessie Head

127 pages • first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction emotional slow-paced
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Description

An orphaned Masarwa girl comes to Dilepe to teach, only to discover that in this remote Botswana village her people are treated as outcasts. In the love story and intrigue that follow, the author's exploration of racism draws upon her own experien...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

reflective 62%
emotional 50%
challenging 43%
dark 37%
sad 37%
hopeful 31%
tense 25%
informative 12%
mysterious 12%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 33%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 41%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 41% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 56% | No: 25% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.59

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