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279 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063264113
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harpervia
Publication date: 13 December 2022
Description
A lyrical, moving novel in the spirit of Transcendent Kingdom and A Burning--and the most awarded debut title in South Africa--that tells the story of a multiracial family when the Immorality Act is passed, revealing the story of one family's scat...
Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
sad 68%
challenging 44%
dark 36%
tense 20%
informative 18%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 37% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Child death, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Slavery, Colonisation, RacismMinor
Blood, Alcohol, Death of parent
279 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780063264113
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harpervia
Publication date: 13 December 2022
Description
A lyrical, moving novel in the spirit of Transcendent Kingdom and A Burning--and the most awarded debut title in South Africa--that tells the story of a multiracial family when the Immorality Act is passed, revealing the story of one family's scat...
Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
sad 68%
challenging 44%
dark 36%
tense 20%
informative 18%
adventurous 11%
hopeful 10%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 37% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Child death, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Slavery, Colonisation, RacismMinor
Blood, Alcohol, Death of parent