730 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780624075561
Format: Paperback
Language: Afrikaans
Publisher: Tafelberg
Publication date: 30 December 2013
Description
In Agaat - 'n teer en oorrompelende roman oor plaasvroue, in nood aangewese op mekaar - gee Marlene van Niekerk 'n ontstemmende blik op 'n halfeeu se Afrikaanse landskap, soos gekenmerk deur ontwrigte, verminkte menslikheid maar ook deur nooitafla...
Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews
Moods
reflective 85%
emotional 71%
sad 71%
dark 42%
informative 14%
tense 14%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Racism, SexismModerate
Rape
730 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780624075561
Format: Paperback
Language: Afrikaans
Publisher: Tafelberg
Publication date: 30 December 2013
Description
In Agaat - 'n teer en oorrompelende roman oor plaasvroue, in nood aangewese op mekaar - gee Marlene van Niekerk 'n ontstemmende blik op 'n halfeeu se Afrikaanse landskap, soos gekenmerk deur ontwrigte, verminkte menslikheid maar ook deur nooitafla...
Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews
Moods
reflective 85%
emotional 71%
sad 71%
dark 42%
informative 14%
tense 14%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Racism, SexismModerate
Rape