630 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780982503096
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tin House Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1940s apartheid South Africa, Milla de Wet discovers a child abandoned in the fields of her family farm. Ignoring the warnings of friends and family, Milla brings the girl, Agaat, into her home. But the kindness is fleeting, as Milla makes Agaa...
Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews
Moods
reflective 85%
emotional 71%
sad 71%
dark 42%
informative 14%
tense 14%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Racism, SexismModerate
Rape
630 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780982503096
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Tin House Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In 1940s apartheid South Africa, Milla de Wet discovers a child abandoned in the fields of her family farm. Ignoring the warnings of friends and family, Milla brings the girl, Agaat, into her home. But the kindness is fleeting, as Milla makes Agaa...
Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews
Moods
reflective 85%
emotional 71%
sad 71%
dark 42%
informative 14%
tense 14%
Pace
medium 28%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Emotional abuse, Racism, SexismModerate
Rape