Hum If You Don't Know the Words by Bianca Marais

Hum If You Don't Know the Words

Bianca Marais

432 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Perfect for readers of The Secret Life of Bees and The Help, a perceptive and searing look at Apartheid-era South Africa, told through one unique family brought together by tragedy.Life under Apartheid has created a secure future for Robin Conrad,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 967 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 53%
sad 43%
adventurous 32%
hopeful 32%
dark 30%
challenging 24%
inspiring 24%
tense 18%
informative 15%
mysterious 6%
funny 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 76%
slow 12%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 45% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.21

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