egould1 's review for:

Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton

5.0

emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Beautifully written, sharply observed, and poignant. The mercy that Kumalo and Jarvis express is astounding. I thought some of the observations about faith, justice, and just-ness were special and yet ordinary.