323 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747578246
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury UK
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Mehring is rich. He has all the privileges and possessions that South Africa has to offer, but his possessions refuse to remain objects. His wife, son and mistress leave him; his foreman and workers become increasingly indifferent to his stewardsh...
Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews
Moods
reflective 84%
dark 46%
tense 38%
mysterious 15%
sad 15%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual assault, Colonisation
323 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747578246
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury UK
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Mehring is rich. He has all the privileges and possessions that South Africa has to offer, but his possessions refuse to remain objects. His wife, son and mistress leave him; his foreman and workers become increasingly indifferent to his stewardsh...
Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews
Moods
reflective 84%
dark 46%
tense 38%
mysterious 15%
sad 15%
emotional 7%
informative 7%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 7% | N/A: 7%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 8%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual assault, Colonisation