220 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781843542018
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The internationally acclaimed novel, is the story of an idealistic medical graduate who arrives at an isolated South African hospital to take up a year's community service
Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
emotional 47%
sad 47%
challenging 41%
mysterious 29%
tense 17%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%
Pace
slow 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism220 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781843542018
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
The internationally acclaimed novel, is the story of an idealistic medical graduate who arrives at an isolated South African hospital to take up a year's community service
Community Reviews Summary of 141 reviews
Moods
reflective 64%
emotional 47%
sad 47%
challenging 41%
mysterious 29%
tense 17%
informative 11%
hopeful 5%
Pace
slow 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Racism