Thursday, January 04, 2007

Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton

I have finally finished the first book of the year. And what a moving, great book it has been. Set in the South Africa of the 1940s, two men meet in sadness and despair but part in reconciliation and hope.

I love the way this book is written, from a variety of viewpoints and voices, breaking off from the main plot occasionally to touch upon other issues that matter. Very poetic.

Highly recommended. And only £1.49 from Oxfam ... A bargain.

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