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lindseyzank's review against another edition
5.0
A gritty, raw, human collection of short stories about poverty, racism, violence, despair, and self-reflection and identification. Alex La Guma is a master storyteller.
jackson_lovelace_oseman's review against another edition
4.0
A sad tale of police brutality and crime in a racist, low income environment which results in nothing but death and pain.
2000s's review against another edition
2.0
The writing style was too rambly for me and I could barely remember what the book was about the second I finished it. It might be a good choice for someone else though especially if you’re interested in South African history.
claire_8's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
theresa__13's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hollypeckitt's review against another edition
1.0
Read 1/10/2015 Only The Lemon Orchard
(AS English Literature)
(AS English Literature)
ampersunder's review against another edition
3.0
‰ЫПThe pub, like pubs all over the world, was a place for debate and discussion, for the exchange of views and opinions, for argument and for the working out of problems. It was a forum, a parliament, a fountain of wisdom and a cesspool of nonsense, it was a center for the lost and the despairing, where cowards absorbed dutch courage out of small glasses and leaned against the shiny, scratched and polished mahogany counter for support against the crushing burdens of insignificant lives. Where the disillusioned gained temporary hope, where acts of kindness were considered and murders planned.‰Ыќ
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