Browsing articles tagged with " South Africa"
A Stop in South Africa (Two Novels by Alan Paton) + Giveaway
In November, I reread Cry, the Beloved Country for my book club and then, because I loved that book so much, I read Too Late the Phalarope, also by Alan Paton.
Although I am glad I had a second experience with Paton’s South Africa, I still much preferred the first novel. I’d be happy to send you my lightly used copy of Too Late the Phalarope. See below for giveaway information. Continue reading »
Life and Times of Michael K by J.M. Coetzee
Booker Prize-winning Life and Time of Michael K by Nobel-prizing winning J.M. Coetzee was a challenging but rewarding read for me. Continue reading »
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