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276 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143529057
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 October 2012
Description
In the village of Motabeng, Botswana - the place of sand - Elizabeth and her son have made their new home, far away from their old life in South Africa. But the past cannot be conveniently left behind at the border. Even though she may be free to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
reflective 72%
emotional 44%
sad 33%
tense 27%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 11%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 23% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Racism
276 pages • first pub 1974 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143529057
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 01 October 2012
Description
In the village of Motabeng, Botswana - the place of sand - Elizabeth and her son have made their new home, far away from their old life in South Africa. But the past cannot be conveniently left behind at the border. Even though she may be free to ...
Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
reflective 72%
emotional 44%
sad 33%
tense 27%
mysterious 22%
hopeful 11%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 23% | Yes: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Racism