The Promise by Damon Galgut

The Promise

Damon Galgut

293 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical literary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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A modern saga that could only have come from South Africa, written in gorgeous prose by the Booker Prize-shortlisted author Damon Galgut.Haunted by an unmet promise, the Swart family loses touch after the death of their matriarch. Adrift, the live...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,941 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 59%
sad 50%
dark 45%
challenging 39%
tense 17%
funny 9%
informative 9%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 31%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.85

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