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304 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571376391
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 03 November 2022
Description
Introduced by Petina Gappah, a lost classic by a radical Black South African author.A 1950s Hampstead pub; a freezing night. Lois can’t tear her eyes away from the haunted, restless African man in the corner. Over brandy and stew, she discovers he...
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dark 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 66%
tense 66%
informative 33%
sad 33%
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304 pages • first pub 1956 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780571376391
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication date: 03 November 2022
Description
Introduced by Petina Gappah, a lost classic by a radical Black South African author.A 1950s Hampstead pub; a freezing night. Lois can’t tear her eyes away from the haunted, restless African man in the corner. Over brandy and stew, she discovers he...
Community Reviews Summary of 7 reviews
Moods
dark 100%
reflective 100%
emotional 66%
tense 66%
informative 33%
sad 33%
Pace
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 100%Loveable characters?
No: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.