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409 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780340822654
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A suspenseful novel, and a searing portrait of modern South Africa, in which sometimes only hope and humanity can fight the cruellest crimes.
Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
dark 66%
emotional 33%
sad 20%
adventurous 13%
challenging 13%
informative 6%
reflective 6%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 20% | Character: 6% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | No: 13%Average rating
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Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death409 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780340822654
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A suspenseful novel, and a searing portrait of modern South Africa, in which sometimes only hope and humanity can fight the cruellest crimes.
Community Reviews Summary of 169 reviews
Moods
mysterious 73%
dark 66%
emotional 33%
sad 20%
adventurous 13%
challenging 13%
informative 6%
reflective 6%
Pace
fast 44%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Plot: 20% | Character: 6% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death