320 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743261951
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: 25 November 2003
Description
"The greatest novel to emerge out of the tragedy of South Africa, and one of the best novels of our time." --The New Republic "A beautiful novel...its writing is so fresh, its projection of character so immediate and full, its events so compellin...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,043 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 59%
challenging 56%
hopeful 37%
informative 27%
dark 25%
inspiring 18%
tense 10%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 31% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Murder, Abandonment, Child deathMinor
Death, Racial slurs320 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743261951
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
Publication date: 25 November 2003
Description
"The greatest novel to emerge out of the tragedy of South Africa, and one of the best novels of our time." --The New Republic "A beautiful novel...its writing is so fresh, its projection of character so immediate and full, its events so compellin...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,043 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
sad 59%
challenging 56%
hopeful 37%
informative 27%
dark 25%
inspiring 18%
tense 10%
adventurous 3%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 42%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 55% | Character: 31% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Murder, Abandonment, Child deathMinor
Death, Racial slurs