Triomf by Marlene van Niekerk, Leon de Kock

582 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical dark reflective slow-paced

Description

A family of Afrikaaners belonging to the white underclass wait in trepidation for the first democratic elections in South Africa after apartheid. Both serious and funny, Triomf examines the effect apartheid had on those it was supposed to benefit.

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Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.42

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