The Pickup by Nadine Gordimer

The Pickup

Nadine Gordimer

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fiction challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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The Pickup is ideal for readers who appreciate nuanced explorations of cultural clashes and personal identity through emotionally charged, character-driven narratives set against stark socio-political backdrops.

Description

When Julie Summers's car breaks down on a sleazy street in a South African city, a young Arab mechanic named Abdu comes to her aid. Their attraction to one another is fueled by different motives. Julie is in rebellion against her wealthy backgroun...

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Community Reviews

3.34
based on 341 reviews

Moods

reflective: 84%

challenging: 53%

emotional: 53%

adventurous: 38%

relaxing: 7%

tense: 7%


Pace

6% of readers chose fast
46% of readers chose medium
46% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose A mix
88% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

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