A review by jenwestpfahl
Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton

challenging sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This was a powerful story and a good glimpse into 1940s South Africa. But it was so, so slow. About 2/3 of the way through, I was just reading to get to the end.