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249 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
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Language: English
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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...
Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
mysterious 45%
sad 36%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
tense 27%
adventurous 9%
relaxing 9%
Pace
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
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249 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 75 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
mysterious 45%
sad 36%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
tense 27%
adventurous 9%
relaxing 9%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.