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marleed
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I assumed this book detailed a larger political picture of South African apartheid but instead read about the humanity of two fathers. One is a Black Zulu parson searching for and coming to terms with the actions of his son, and the other is the White father of the missionary killed by the parson‘s son. The way the two come together is a beautiful story.

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BarbaraJean
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More than once, I‘ve bought my friend Kristy a copy of Cry, the Beloved Country, not realizing I‘d already gifted her a copy. She still hasn‘t read it. Now, when I see a copy, I often let her know I‘m not going to buy it. 😆 She decided to not go to the library book sale with me this weekend, because she has no more room for books, has been actively culling her shelves, and library sales are dangerous. I promised I wouldn‘t buy her anything. ⤵️

BarbaraJean Then she spotted a Steinbeck in this picture and now it‘s hers! 😂 6mo
Aimeesue 😄 6mo
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Vansa
Frankie & Stankie | Barbara Trapido
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Barbara Trapido 's absolutely perfect sentences make you want to...live in her head!

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Vansa
Frankie & Stankie | Barbara Trapido
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Vansa
Frankie & Stankie | Barbara Trapido
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Barbara Trapido is a genius. When she writes well she writes So SO well. So insightful

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KristiAhlers
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When I was reading this I legitimately didn't know much about this game as I don't know much...OK nothing about rugby. At the end of this book I couldn't read fast enough to find out how it was going to end! Another one I highly recommend if you're looking for a solid #nonfiction read.

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Jen2
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Loved it

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BookNAround
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A novel set in the immediate aftermath of the Soweto Uprising, this was an affecting and well-written story of a mother desperate to find her missing daughter, and of a child learning about the ugliness and prejudice in her world. There are some tonally weird caper-like scenes in the end but overall this was a good read. Full review at http://booknaround.blogspot.com/2022/04/review-hum-if-you-dont-know-words-by.htm...

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Daisey
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This was a powerful story, both heartbreaking and ultimately a bit hopeful as well. Set in South Africa in the 1940s, it provides a very clear sense of time and place.

#1001books #audiobook #ReadTheWorld #ReadingTheWorld #ReadingAfrica2022 #SouthAfrica

Daisey @TheAromaofBooks This is also my August #BookSpin 3. 2y
Librarybelle Good choice! 2y
DivineDiana I loved this book! 2y
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Daisey @Librarybelle @DivineDiana Absolutely agree! So glad this challenge put it on my list for this year. 2y
BarbaraBB I loved this one too. 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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bookandbedandtea
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In the future predictive software maps out every detail of a person's life & that of their descendants. A woman is on trial for selfishly becoming pregnant w a child who may negatively affect the future. The jury are those whose families will be affected by the Viper (viable person) for better or worse & they must vote to decide if she'll be allowed to give birth or if the pregnancy must be terminated.
Fascinating & disturbing! Not in database.