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 1797 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 49%
dark 47%
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: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Average rating
304 pages | first published 2021
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ISBN/UID: 9781784744069
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Publication date: 17 June 2021
Description
The Promise charts the crash and burn of a white South African family, living on a farm outside Pretoria. The Swarts are gathering for Ma's funeral. The younger generation, Anton and Amor, detest everything the family stand for - not least the fai...Book Information
304 pages | first published 2021
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ISBN/UID: 9781784744069
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Publication date: 17 June 2021
Description
The Promise charts the crash and burn of a white South African family, living on a farm outside Pretoria. The Swarts are gathering for Ma's funeral. The younger generation, Anton and Amor, detest everything the family stand for - not least the fai...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 1797 reviews
Moods
emotional 60%
sad 49%
dark 47%
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: 22% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%Average rating