I really liked the majority of this book, although at times the philosophical tangents got a bit long for my taste. Still, I was surprised and intrigued by this book. It's a unique perspective--Victorian, but set in South Africa
and written by a South African white woman. There is a predictably large amount of upsetting racial stereotypes, but also a distinctly feminist main character who rails against the barriers society has set for her. It's very different from the majority of books written at the time, and the writing itself is beautiful. It's a good window into the time and place, and overall a satisfying read.