629 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781863300193
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mandarin
Publication date: 01 January 1989
Description
In South Africa in the 1940s, a young boy struggles to realise his individuality in a society divided by racial hatred and conflict. A spellbinding story of cruelty, sadness, love and faith, filled with unforgettable characters, and told with gre...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,284 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
emotional 62%
reflective 42%
hopeful 37%
challenging 34%
funny 20%
sad 20%
informative 17%
dark 11%
tense 8%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Bullying, Racism
629 pages • first pub 1989 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781863300193
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Mandarin
Publication date: 01 January 1989
Description
In South Africa in the 1940s, a young boy struggles to realise his individuality in a society divided by racial hatred and conflict. A spellbinding story of cruelty, sadness, love and faith, filled with unforgettable characters, and told with gre...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,284 reviews
Moods
adventurous 65%
emotional 62%
reflective 42%
hopeful 37%
challenging 34%
funny 20%
sad 20%
informative 17%
dark 11%
tense 8%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 28%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Bullying, Racism