danvinci 's review for:

Fiela's Child by Dalene Matthee

5.0

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This is a great South African classic, beautifully written by one of the legends of Afrikaans literature. This captivating story of a 3 year old white boy that had disappeared into the forest just to be found and raised by the colored family, raises issue of race and self identify and gives a glimpse of diverse culture and history of the country. The book is very immersive and panoramic with masterful description of the landscapes. I am very grateful to my South African friends for recommending me this read and look forward to start the “Circles in the Forest” - another Dalene Matthee’s classic novel.