Hum If You Don't Know the Words by Bianca Marais

Hum If You Don't Know the Words

Bianca Marais

464 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The Secret Life of Bees set in Johannesburg, now in paperback. A perceptive and searing debut about Apartheid South Africa, as told through the story of one unique family brought together by tragedy. Life under Apartheid has created a secure futur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 900 reviews

Moods

emotional 81%
reflective 56%
sad 41%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 30%
adventurous 26%
dark 26%
challenging 22%
informative 16%
tense 11%
funny 3%
mysterious 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 15%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 13%

Average rating

4.22

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