Hum If You Don't Know the Words by Bianca Marais

Hum If You Don't Know the Words

Bianca Marais

432 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Perfect for readers of The Secret Life of Bees and The Help, a perceptive and searing look at Apartheid-era South Africa, told through one unique family brought together by tragedy.Life under Apartheid has created a secure future for Robin Conrad,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 895 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 55%
sad 42%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 28%
dark 26%
challenging 18%
informative 18%
tense 10%
funny 4%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 14%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15%

Average rating

4.22

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