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409 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444730746
Format: Paperback
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 175 reviews
Moods
dark 68%
mysterious 68%
emotional 31%
adventurous 18%
sad 18%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
reflective 6%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Average rating
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Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse
409 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781444730746
Format: Paperback
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 175 reviews
Moods
dark 68%
mysterious 68%
emotional 31%
adventurous 18%
sad 18%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
reflective 6%
Pace
fast 42%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 75% | Plot: 18% | N/A: 6%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 46% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse