198 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781770093362
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Jacana Media
Publication date: 01 April 2008
Description
An important rumination on youth in modern-day South Africa, this haunting debut novel tells the story of two extraordinary young women who have grown up black in white suburbs and must now struggle to find their identities. The rich and pampered ...
Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
informative 41%
challenging 33%
sad 25%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%
adventurous 8%
dark 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, PedophiliaModerate
Child abuse, Sexual assault198 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781770093362
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Jacana Media
Publication date: 01 April 2008
Description
An important rumination on youth in modern-day South Africa, this haunting debut novel tells the story of two extraordinary young women who have grown up black in white suburbs and must now struggle to find their identities. The rich and pampered ...
Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
informative 41%
challenging 33%
sad 25%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%
adventurous 8%
dark 8%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Incest, PedophiliaModerate
Child abuse, Sexual assault