Hum If You Don't Know the Words by Bianca Marais

Hum If You Don't Know the Words

Bianca Marais

432 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional reflective medium-paced
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Perfect for readers of The Secret Life of Bees and The Help, a perceptive and searing look at Apartheid-era South Africa, told through one unique family brought together by tragedy.Life under Apartheid has created a secure future for Robin Conrad,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,231 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 50%
sad 45%
adventurous 34%
dark 30%
hopeful 30%
challenging 28%
inspiring 25%
tense 23%
informative 16%
mysterious 8%
funny 7%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 78%
slow 10%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 42% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.19

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