Generally good. Interesting characters if sometimes one-sided. Past and present histories of South Africa alternate and intertwine. Gives a pretty good idea of the affects of Colonialism and Globalization on the smaller towns and cities of post-colonial societies esp. South Africa. A better understanding of why building super resorts is not necessarily a way for societies to emerge from so-called economic and technological backwardness. Can be a little idealistic at times in offering social and economic solutions, but why not imagine big. Is very easy to read and bridges the cultural differences with respect and ease.