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Cry, The Beloved Country by Alan Paton, Roy Blatchford, Jennie Sidney

Cry, The Beloved Country

Alan Paton, Roy Blatchford, Jennie Sidney

280 pages first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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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.

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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...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 5,895 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

5% of readers chose fast
43% of readers chose medium
51% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
49% of readers chose A mix
37% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

67% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

52% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

84% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

55% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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