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

challenging emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

 A beautiful book with some banger quotes. It was interesting to read about South Africa, as I have little knowledge of the country. The format with the dialogue in dashes instead of quotations was off-putting but manageable. The descriptions are so well written. The political and social commentary was also insightful and woven perfectly throughout the novel. I recommend it. The end broke my heart.