The Woman Next Door
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
290
Novel • Fiction
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Modern Classic FictionCape Town, South Africa • 2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
The Woman Next Door by Yewande Omotoso explores the evolving relationship between two elderly neighbors, Hortensia and Marion, living in post-apartheid South Africa. Initially antagonistic, these women confront personal biases and past grievances, learning to navigate their turbulent histories and emerging societal changes, ultimately leading to an unlikely friendship.
Contemplative
Emotional
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Heartwarming
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Yewande Omotoso's The Woman Next Door explores themes of friendship and rivalry through the lens of two elderly women in post-apartheid South Africa. Critics praise its nuanced character development and insightful social commentary. However, some find the pacing slow. Overall, it is a compelling narrative that deftly balances humor and poignant observations.
A reader who enjoys The Woman Next Door by Yewande Omotoso would appreciate stories of complex friendships and themes of race and reconciliation. Fans of books like The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul by Deborah Rodriguez or The Help by Kathryn Stockett might find this novel engaging.
5,749 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
290
Novel • Fiction
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Modern Classic FictionCape Town, South Africa • 2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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