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280 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780582077874
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Longman Schools Division (a Pearson Education Company)
Publication date: Not specified
Cry, The Beloved Country is a deeply moving and intriguing novel that will resonate with readers who are passionate about exploring the complexities of racial inequality, the power of faith, and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a powerful and emotional journey through the tumultuous history of South Africa.
Description
Paton's deeply moving story of Zulu pastor Stephen Kumalo and his son Absalom, set against the backdrop of a land and people riven by racial inequality and injustice, remains the most famous and important novel in South Africa's history. Published...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 78%
reflective: 71%
sad: 60%
challenging: 49%
hopeful: 33%
informative: 28%
dark: 25%
inspiring: 24%
tense: 14%
adventurous: 3%
mysterious: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Murder, Racial slurs, AbandonmentMinor
Death, Infidelity, Slavery280 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780582077874
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Longman Schools Division (a Pearson Education Company)
Publication date: Not specified
Cry, The Beloved Country is a deeply moving and intriguing novel that will resonate with readers who are passionate about exploring the complexities of racial inequality, the power of faith, and the resilience of the human spirit, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a powerful and emotional journey through the tumultuous history of South Africa.
Description
Paton's deeply moving story of Zulu pastor Stephen Kumalo and his son Absalom, set against the backdrop of a land and people riven by racial inequality and injustice, remains the most famous and important novel in South Africa's history. Published...
Community Reviews
Moods
emotional: 78%
reflective: 71%
sad: 60%
challenging: 49%
hopeful: 33%
informative: 28%
dark: 25%
inspiring: 24%
tense: 14%
adventurous: 3%
mysterious: 1%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Murder, Racial slurs, AbandonmentMinor
Death, Infidelity, Slavery