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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
I love the writing style of this book-it's beautifully tragic description of life under apartheid in South Africa is incredibly poignant. This book resurrected a passion for the social justice I believe in, reminding me how unfair the world can be. Though I cried through most of it, I would recommend it whole heartedly...Alan Paton's book is a must-read for anyone who is human.
Glad Apartheid is over. This book introduced me to South Africa when I was in high school. The book just stayed with me.
I don't know how I've missed reading this before now, but it is one of the best books I have ever read. Heart wrenching and beautiful.
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I don’t have the theological or literary chops to adequately analyze Alan Paton’s bittersweet love song to his beloved South Africa. It is lyrical, sensory and evocative.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A touching (and, in some ways, timeless) story about class, race, poverty, crime, and faith.
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes