Rotten Row by Petina Gappah

Rotten Row

Petina Gappah

352 pages first pub 2016 (view editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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A reader who appreciates thought-provoking, character-driven narratives that delve into societal complexities and moral dilemmas through diverse perspectives.

Description

In her accomplished new story collection, Petina Gappah crosses the barriers of class, race, gender and sexual politics in Zimbabwe to explore the causes and effects of crime, and to meditate on the nature of justice. Rotten Row represents a leap ...

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Community Reviews

3.84
based on 47 reviews

Moods

dark: 100%

challenging: 66%

adventurous: 33%

emotional: 33%

funny: 33%

informative: 33%

mysterious: 33%

reflective: 33%

sad: 33%

tense: 33%


Pace

66% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

100% of readers chose A mix
A mix

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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