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272 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140047165
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 24 February 1983
Description
Mehring is rich. He has all the privileges and possessions that South Africa has to offer, but his possessions refuse to remain objects. His wife, son, and mistress leave him; his foreman and workers become increasingly indifferent to his stewards...
Community Reviews Summary of 178 reviews
Moods
reflective 85%
dark 50%
tense 35%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
Pace
medium 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual assault, Colonisation
272 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140047165
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: 24 February 1983
Description
Mehring is rich. He has all the privileges and possessions that South Africa has to offer, but his possessions refuse to remain objects. His wife, son, and mistress leave him; his foreman and workers become increasingly indifferent to his stewards...
Community Reviews Summary of 178 reviews
Moods
reflective 85%
dark 50%
tense 35%
mysterious 14%
sad 14%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
Pace
medium 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual assault, Colonisation