randybo5's review against another edition
3.0
Set in post World War II Southg Africa, this is the story of the relationship between a headstrong girl and disfigured veteran. Strong characters and good writing.
lexlad's review against another edition
1.0
A quick read, but not worth it. It's an interesting premise but not developed enough. There are better books that take this premise to great heights, such as Wuthering Heights. Read that instead.
yesterdays_window's review against another edition
3.0
okay story line. nvery gripping. a little confusing things said without explanation until much later.
jcansdale's review against another edition
3.0
Set in Africa, this post-WWII story is a coming of age story centering on a young girl whose family moves between the worlds of privilege and dependency. With unusual and disturbing characters surrounding her, she struggles with issues of identity and belonging.
While not the most gripping novel of this type, I found the perspective fresh and intriguing, and there were enough plot twists to keep my interest.
While not the most gripping novel of this type, I found the perspective fresh and intriguing, and there were enough plot twists to keep my interest.
amysbrittain's review against another edition
3.0
Quirky little book. I was intrigued and the two main characters were odd and interesting enough to pull me along, but I actually felt like it could have/should have been a little longer. The immediate setting was vivid, but several other aspects weren't fully realized: the greater context of South Africa, religious tensions for Jews after WWII, and the sense of responsibility for the main protagonist's silly, sloppy actions. Wish I could give it 4 stars. I'm still thinking about the story.
jno's review
2.0
I read this on a plane. Cover to cover. If you're stuck in a metal tube in the sky for 7 hours and have just finished that really good book that was your first choice, this will be a disappointing second, but will at least get you through.
tani's review
3.0
Liked the voice that this was written in, but didn't especially care for the story itself.
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