Books matching: post apartheid society
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Save:'Disgrace' by J.M. Coetzee follows the story of Professor David Lurie, an aging university teacher who faces disgrace after being accused of inappropriate relationships with his students. The narrative delves into themes of age, relationships, culture, and taboo, exploring the protagonist's brutal honesty about himself and his struggles to navigate his disintegrating career and personal life. Set in post-apartheid South Africa, the novel addresses complex issues such as race relations, power dynamics, and societal transformations, all while showcasing Coetzee's spare and engaging writing style that keeps readers engrossed in the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and redemption.
FOR A MAN of his age, fifty-two, divorced, he has, to his mind, solved the problem of sex rather well. On Thursday afternoons he drives to Green Point. Punctually at two p.m. he presses the buzzer at ... - #2
Save:Devil's Peak by Deon Meyer is the first book in the Benny Griessel series, introducing readers to a brilliantly plotted police procedural with a gripping storyline set in post-apartheid South Africa. The novel follows Detective Inspector Benny Griessel, a complex character battling alcoholism while trying to navigate the challenges of policing in a corrupt society. The book weaves together multiple storylines, including that of Thobela Mpayipheli, a vigilante seeking justice for victims of abuse, and Christine, whose past as a prostitute comes to light. Meyer's writing style effortlessly captures the essence of South Africa, portraying landscapes and townships with authenticity and depth.
He replaced the object in the carton, retracted his hands, leaving the flaps open. He sat again, taking a deep breath as if he wanted to compose himself and then looked up at her. What was he thinking...
