The Promise

A Novel (Booker Prize Winner)

Autori

• Damon Galgut

Parametri

• 256 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Africa
• Narrativa
• Narrativa contemporanea
• Prosa storica
• Razza, Razzismo

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The Swart family's disconnection following their matriarch's death leads to a poignant exploration of their individual lives across South Africa. Each sibling grapples with personal struggles: Anton faces unfulfilled aspirations, Astrid wields her beauty as a strength, and Amor is burdened by guilt. Over three decades and four funerals, their reunion serves as a backdrop to reflect the broader themes of resentment, renewal, and hope within their country, highlighting the complexities of family ties and personal redemption.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2021

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