Journal Entry 1 by canongatebooks on Friday, February 06, 2009

Tsotsi is an angry young gang leader in the South African township of Sophiatown. A man without a past, he exists only to kill and steal. But one night, in a moonlit grove of bluegum trees, a woman he attempts to rape forces a shoebox into his arms. The box contains a baby, and his life is inexorably changed. He begins to remember his childhood, to rediscover himself and his capacity for love. Turned into an Oscar-winning movie in 2006, Tsotsi’s raw power and rare humanity show how decency and compassion can survive against the odds.

More information at http://www.meetatthegate.com/component/option,com_author_book/edition_id,1027/title_id,757/ 

Journal Entry 2 by swan-scot from Inverness, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Received from Canaongate books. Thank you! This is not a book I would have chosen myself, so am grateful for the opportunity to read this and discuss it on the forum. It's always good to try something newQ 

Journal Entry 3 by swan-scot from Inverness, Scotland United Kingdom on Wednesday, February 18, 2009

A wonderfully written, dark tale with interesting characters and a couple of unexpected plot twists. The main character of Tsotsi should be repulsive, when you consider his approach to violence and death, but his slowly emerging confusion and desperate attempts to remember his past make him an interesting character. When his fellow gang member Boston's story becomes known, I felt some sympathy for him too.

Overall it was a very interesting insight into life in South African townships during the time period. 

Journal Entry 4 by swan-scot at Snowdon in Llanberis, Wales United Kingdom on Sunday, March 22, 2009

Released 3 yrs ago (3/19/2009 UTC) at Snowdon in Llanberis, Wales United Kingdom

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Journal Entry 5 by JaninaL on Wednesday, April 08, 2009

I found the book on top of snowdone on a lovely day of hiking with ucdmc! i've already read it but i think i'll read it again! thanks for that great idea...by the way, I was in iverness the week before-funny, isn't it?

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