July's People
Registered by irishajo of Teachey, North Carolina USA on 12/3/2004
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
2 journalers for this copy...
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Not all whites in South Africa are outright racists. Some, like Bam and Maureen Smales in Nadine Gordimer's thrilling and powerful novel July's People, are sensitive to the plights of blacks during the apartheid state. So imagine their quandary when the blacks stage a full-scale revolution that sends the Smaleses scampering into isolation. The premise of the book is expertly crafted; it speaks much about the confusing state of affairs of South Africa and serves as the backbone for a terrific adventure.
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My Review:
This work by Gordimer is a times disjointed, lacking in focus, and self-important. One senses that Gordimer is exactly the type of white liberal she describes here (a not particularly flattering portrayal). This novel is nonetheless interesting for its vision of South Africa in revolution. The white reaction to the reality of 'Black Peril' is especially insightful. I wrote a 7 page paper on this one, so if you want to know more, just ask!
Not all whites in South Africa are outright racists. Some, like Bam and Maureen Smales in Nadine Gordimer's thrilling and powerful novel July's People, are sensitive to the plights of blacks during the apartheid state. So imagine their quandary when the blacks stage a full-scale revolution that sends the Smaleses scampering into isolation. The premise of the book is expertly crafted; it speaks much about the confusing state of affairs of South Africa and serves as the backbone for a terrific adventure.
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My Review:
This work by Gordimer is a times disjointed, lacking in focus, and self-important. One senses that Gordimer is exactly the type of white liberal she describes here (a not particularly flattering portrayal). This novel is nonetheless interesting for its vision of South Africa in revolution. The white reaction to the reality of 'Black Peril' is especially insightful. I wrote a 7 page paper on this one, so if you want to know more, just ask!
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RABCK from irishajo. Good luck on your move! Once you get settled, if I have any books that interest you just let me know! Will journal again once I have read it! Thanks!
I found the writing style to be confusing and distracting but thought the overall story an interesting one. Thanks again for sharing!
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at - By Hand in Given To A Friend, Friend -- Controlled Releases on Tuesday, July 24, 2007
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Released 16 yrs ago (7/24/2007 UTC) at - By Hand in Given To A Friend, Friend -- Controlled Releases
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Giving this book to my sister, MissMaddyCat to read.
Giving this book to my sister, MissMaddyCat to read.
