Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, Death of parentModerate
Racism, Alcoholism, Gun violenceMinor
Eating disorder, Incest, InfertilityCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1779 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 49%
dark 48%
challenging 39%
tense 18%
funny 9%
informative 9%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Average rating
293 pages | first published 2021
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ISBN/UID: 9781609456580
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Europa Editions
Publication date: 06 April 2021
Description
A modern saga that could only have come from South Africa, written in gorgeous prose by the Booker Prize-shortlisted author Damon Galgut. Haunted by an unmet promise, the Swart family loses touch after the death of their matriarch. Adrift, the liv...Book Information
293 pages | first published 2021
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ISBN/UID: 9781609456580
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Europa Editions
Publication date: 06 April 2021
Description
A modern saga that could only have come from South Africa, written in gorgeous prose by the Booker Prize-shortlisted author Damon Galgut. Haunted by an unmet promise, the Swart family loses touch after the death of their matriarch. Adrift, the liv...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, Death of parentModerate
Racism, Alcoholism, Gun violenceMinor
Eating disorder, Incest, InfertilityCommunity Reviews
Summary of 1779 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 49%
dark 48%
challenging 39%
tense 18%
funny 9%
informative 9%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 71% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Average rating