Burger's Daughter by Nadine Gordimer

Burger's Daughter

Nadine Gordimer

361 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction literary race challenging informative reflective slow-paced
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Description

This is the moving story of the unforgettable Rosa Burger, a young woman from South Africa cast in the mold of a revolutionary tradition. Rosa tries to uphold her heritage handed on by martyred parents while still carving out a sense of self. Alth...

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Community Reviews Summary of 132 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
reflective 66%
informative 55%
tense 55%
sad 44%
dark 22%
emotional 22%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 11%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | Character: 40% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.22

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