The Power Of One by Bryce Courtenay

The Power Of One

The Power of One #1

Bryce Courtenay

missing page info Add in missing page information • first pub 1989 (editions)

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The Power of One is Bryce Courtenay's best known book. It has been translated into 18 languages, has sold more than 8 million copies and has been made into a Hollywood film. It is the wonderful story of a boy growing up South Africa. Tandia is the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,326 reviews

Moods

inspiring 78%
emotional 65%
adventurous 63%
hopeful 42%
reflective 35%
challenging 31%
sad 24%
funny 19%
informative 17%
dark 10%
tense 6%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 29%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.2

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