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287 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Paton's second novel portrays a police lieutenant's struggle with his conscience when he violates strict South African law concerning relationships between Blacks and whites.
Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism, Antisemitism
287 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Paton's second novel portrays a police lieutenant's struggle with his conscience when he violates strict South African law concerning relationships between Blacks and whites.
Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews
Moods
reflective 75%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
sad 50%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
Pace
slow 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 40% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 75% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism, Antisemitism