The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay

The Power of One

The Power of One #1

Bryce Courtenay

384 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative reflective medium-paced
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In 1939, hatred took root in South Africa, where the seeds of apartheid were newly sown. There a boy called Peekay was born. He spoke the wrong language-English. He was nursed by a woman of the wrong color-black. His childhood was marked by humili...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,310 reviews

Moods

inspiring 77%
emotional 65%
adventurous 62%
hopeful 41%
reflective 36%
challenging 31%
sad 25%
funny 19%
informative 18%
dark 11%
tense 6%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 29%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

4.19

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