The Impostor by Damon Galgut

The Impostor

Damon Galgut

249 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

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A gripping tale of guilty secrets, betrayal, and racial tension, of isolation and revenge in modern-day South Africa, from the Man Booker Prize--shortlisted author of The Good Doctor. When Adam moves into the abandoned house on the dusty edge of t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
dark 54%
mysterious 45%
sad 36%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
tense 27%
adventurous 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

medium 84%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.48

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