The Promise by Damon Galgut

The Promise

Damon Galgut

272 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical literary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

On her deathbed, Rachel Swart makes a promise to Salome, the family's Black maid. This promise will divide the family--especially her children: Anton, the golden boy; Astrid, whose beauty is her power; and the youngest, Amor, whose life is shaped ...

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Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 60%
sad 49%
dark 47%
challenging 39%
tense 17%
funny 9%
informative 9%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 30%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 23% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.9

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