Child of the River by Irma Joubert

Child of the River

Irma Joubert

585 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

Description

A compelling coming of age story with an unlikely and utterly memorable heroine, Child of the River is a timeless tale of heartbreak and triumph set in South Africa at the dawn of apartheid. Persomi is young, white, and poor, born the middle child...

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Moods

sad 100%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.9

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