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Marlene van Niekerk
528 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781585676491
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: The Overlook Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Mol Benade, her brothers Treppie and Pop, and son Lambert live in a rotting government house, which is the only thing they have, other than decaying appliances that break as soon as they're fixed, remembrances of a happy past that never really exi...
Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews
Moods
dark 100%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Emotional abuse, Sexual assault—
Marlene van Niekerk
528 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781585676491
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: The Overlook Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Mol Benade, her brothers Treppie and Pop, and son Lambert live in a rotting government house, which is the only thing they have, other than decaying appliances that break as soon as they're fixed, remembrances of a happy past that never really exi...
Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews
Moods
dark 100%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 100%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Sexual assault