38 pages 1 hour read

Bessie Head

Maru

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1971

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Bessie Head's Maru is acclaimed for its poignant exploration of racial prejudice and human connection in Botswana. Reviewers praise Head's evocative prose and deep character development. However, some critique the pacing and occasional lack of resolution. Overall, Maru remains a powerful narrative on transcending societal barriers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Maru?

Readers who enjoyed the exploration of complex social issues and rich cultural settings in books like Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe or Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi will appreciate Maru by Bessie Head. The novel delves into themes of identity, love, and prejudice in a Botswanan village, ideal for fans of literary fiction and African literature.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Hate & Anger
Period
Heinemann African Writers
Genre
African Literature
Education
African American Literature
Topics
Education