Reviews

Out of Bounds: Stories of Conflict and Hope by Beverley Naidoo

caitlinxreads's review against another edition

3.0

This is about apartheid in South Africa over the years. Each story shows racism in a different year with the final story taking place in 2000.

While I think the stories are well written for a young audience, this wasn't my kind of thing. I am not a huge fan of the short story format.

crabbygirl's review against another edition

4.0

an excellent collection of stories set in south africa during the apartheid years. each story is told from a child's perspective in a different decade, allowing much of south africa's history of racial segregation to be explored. what's more, the children are black, white, and indian - a very wonderfully humane way to tell a story without coming squarely down on a white-is-evil-and-black-is-good mantra. these are children who are often in conflict with their surroundings, as well as their elder's attitudes. a great read for modern children who never lived through the headlines of apartheid and are baffled by the spectacle of nelson mandela's funeral

walkervii's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative tense fast-paced

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

3.5

bookss_and_more_bookss's review against another edition

5.0

A MUST READ!!!

hannahslibrary92's review against another edition

4.0

The collection of stories in this book, were hard hitting, touching and written with a great amount of emotion. I was pulled into each story, and really enjoyed reading them all.

It was definitely an interesting concept, having stories through the generations, and despite each story being short, it never felt as though it wasn't being developed well enough. Each story had it's own voice, and was really well done.

I would say that some stories grabbed me a little more than others, and that's the only reason the book as a whole didn't receive top rating from me.

This collection of stories, is truly a wonderful read and I would highly recommend it.

gracemadeline08's review against another edition

dark emotional informative reflective tense fast-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

4.0

jessicaaaos's review against another edition

hopeful informative slow-paced

2.0