- Mass Market Paperback: 250 pages
- Publisher: Viking Pr (Aug 1985)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140080147
- ISBN-13: 978-0140080148
- Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.8 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,233,238 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In early 1749 a white woman and a black man are stranded in the wilderness of the South African interior. She is an educated woman, totally helpless in the wilds. He is a runaway slave. They know only each other. At first their relationship is guarded, poisoned by the black and white in them both. But hesitantly there emerges between them a fellowship that engulfs their most private selves, as they face the long trek back to civilisation.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A white woman is stranded after the death of her husband in the middle of South Africa. She is rescued by an escaped slave. After initial awkwardness, she is able to overcome her awareness of her status and as they trek back to civilisation and Cape Town, their relationship develops. One of Brink's earlier novels, this is a remarkable piece of writing. The journey undertaken by the couple becomes a metaphor for the 'long journey ahead' for black and white in South Africa.
The beautifully evocative natural landscapes of the South Africa remain a haunting backdrop to this novel. Brink describes the lovers' 'paradise' by the sea, the ancient forests, high mountains and deserts with such passion that the book manages to be a stunning celebration of the natural history of South Africa as well as a sensitive analysis of the betrayals and misunderstandings that dogged the country when it was written.
The beautifully evocative natural landscapes of the South Africa remain a haunting backdrop to this novel. Brink describes the lovers' 'paradise' by the sea, the ancient forests, high mountains and deserts with such passion that the book manages to be a stunning celebration of the natural history of South Africa as well as a sensitive analysis of the betrayals and misunderstandings that dogged the country when it was written.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I love the author
moreover i bought the book from a seller that could not have been more helpful
Anyone who appreciates african history cannot not read this book.......if you can find it!
Well done amazon
Larry
moreover i bought the book from a seller that could not have been more helpful
Anyone who appreciates african history cannot not read this book.......if you can find it!
Well done amazon
Larry
4 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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I read this book many years ago, before Amazon was born.. but the seed of the book still remains with me.
Brink wrote this at a time when Apartheid was still going strong, when blacks and whites were separated politically, socially, romantically etc with the threat of violence and ostracization if together.
It is under this climate that the story unfolds of a young white woman, married to a Afrikans (I think... can't remember the details at all!!) who in the wilderness in Southern Africa becomes entwined with a black man... Set around the turn of the century or slightly earlier... it traces their relationship and the going back to 'civilisation' after being left alone.
As I said, I can't remember the details.. but I remember the image and imprinting on the mind... If there is one book to read in your life... this should be it!!!
Mind you... the beginning background section at the beginning of the book is very dull. If you skip it it won't detract from anything to do with the story..
Brink wrote this at a time when Apartheid was still going strong, when blacks and whites were separated politically, socially, romantically etc with the threat of violence and ostracization if together.
It is under this climate that the story unfolds of a young white woman, married to a Afrikans (I think... can't remember the details at all!!) who in the wilderness in Southern Africa becomes entwined with a black man... Set around the turn of the century or slightly earlier... it traces their relationship and the going back to 'civilisation' after being left alone.
As I said, I can't remember the details.. but I remember the image and imprinting on the mind... If there is one book to read in your life... this should be it!!!
Mind you... the beginning background section at the beginning of the book is very dull. If you skip it it won't detract from anything to do with the story..
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