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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
Ostensibly a story about race relations in South Africa, this book is also a deep look into faith, hope, and compassion. There are so many layers to this deep book that make for good discussion and quiet reflection. There were also many Biblical allusions that added to the depth and meaning of the story. Highly recommend!
I listened to this one and really enjoyed it. Great for learning about apartheid in South Africa.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Beautiful and heartbreaking. I felt he sweat and smallness of the mines. I felt the wind through the open country.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Re-read this after a trip to South Africa. Such a beautifully written book about such a tragic topic.
A very moving and well-written book. Some parts were a bit didactic, but most were very nuanced looks at complex moral questions. I especially liked the sections in which Paton zooms out from his central characters to give us a picture of public opinion and the milieu in which the story is set.