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222 pages • first pub 1883 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781494871666
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 02 January 2014
Description
The Story of an African Farm is Olive Schreiner's landmark novel, set in the rural Karoo towards the end of the last century. The story was originally published in 1883 under the pseudonym Ralph Iron. When it was later revealed that the author was...
Community Reviews Summary of 320 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
challenging 40%
sad 37%
dark 14%
tense 14%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 34% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, ColonisationModerate
Fatphobia, Child abuse, MisogynyMinor
Animal death, Death of parent, Terminal illness
222 pages • first pub 1883 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781494871666
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 02 January 2014
Description
The Story of an African Farm is Olive Schreiner's landmark novel, set in the rural Karoo towards the end of the last century. The story was originally published in 1883 under the pseudonym Ralph Iron. When it was later revealed that the author was...
Community Reviews Summary of 320 reviews
Moods
emotional 59%
challenging 40%
sad 37%
dark 14%
tense 14%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
medium 28%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 79% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 34% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 43% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 26%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, ColonisationModerate
Fatphobia, Child abuse, MisogynyMinor
Animal death, Death of parent, Terminal illness