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trish_c_nl's review against another edition
3.0
I am not sure I would have finished the book, let alone started it, if I didn’t have a connection to South Africa. The writing style was intriguing and it kept me reading, mostly because there were not a lot of places where it felt natural to pause.
molly_vi0let's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
papelgren's review against another edition
4.0
Less a reconciliation of South Africa's history and more a retribution. Galgut explores the rot in one family as it degrades over the years and forgets a promise made to those on its land. I listened to the audible rendition and it got better and better as it went.
leoniethom's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
elizabethgarcia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
fionamccarthy's review against another edition
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
kajasversion's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Truly a masterfully written story, the narrative transitioned from one character to another seamlessly and it was amazing to witness. The characters are all flawed, the burden of family and societal values destroying their relationships.
Graphic: Suicide, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gun violence and Racism
Minor: Eating disorder