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308 pages • first pub 1883 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473322363
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Read & Co. Classics
Publication date: 25 November 2014
Description
This early work by Olive Schreiner was originally published in 1883 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. "The Story of an African Farm" details the lives of three characters, first as children and then as adults,...
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 illness308 pages • first pub 1883 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781473322363
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Read & Co. Classics
Publication date: 25 November 2014
Description
This early work by Olive Schreiner was originally published in 1883 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. "The Story of an African Farm" details the lives of three characters, first as children and then as adults,...
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