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| Original Title: | A Blade of Grass |
| ISBN: | 0006392806 (ISBN13: 9780006392804) |
| Literary Awards: | Booker Prize Nominee for Longlist (2004) |
Lewis DeSoto
Paperback | Pages: 388 pages Rating: 3.65 | 1037 Users | 131 Reviews
Describe Of Books Blade Of Grass
| Title | : | Blade Of Grass |
| Author | : | Lewis DeSoto |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 388 pages |
| Published | : | August 23rd 2004 by HarperCollins Canada (first published August 18th 2003) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Cultural. Africa. Historical. Historical Fiction. Southern Africa. South Africa |
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Set on the border between South Africa and an unnamed country, A Blade of Grass is the taut story of two women, one white and one black, who struggle to save their farm and, ultimately, their lives. Märit, a young woman of British descent, recently orphaned and newly wed, comes to live with her husband, Ben, on their new farm. Despite its Edenic setting, the land explodes in violence and tragedy, and Märit finds herself caught in a tug of war between the local Afrikaner community and the black workers who live on her farm. Frightened, she turns to the only person who can help her, a young woman who is now also alone in the world—her maid, Tembi. As the novel builds to its devastating climax, it unfolds a tale both terrifying and hopeful, moving beyond its own time and place to become a universal story of the price of freedom.Rating Of Books Blade Of Grass
Ratings: 3.65 From 1037 Users | 131 ReviewsPiece Of Books Blade Of Grass
I seem to be drawn to books written about the plight of Black Africans and African Americans and so expected to really enjoy this. It wasn't as good as I hoped it to be but still was a pretty good read giving some insights into the situation leading up to the civil war in South Africa.This was a violent long walk to nowhere. It had possibilities but they remain unrealized. Marit was weak and long suffering who never grew into her power. Tembi had strength but did not use it wisely. the relationship between the two was not fully developed and not as complex as it should have been. None of the male characters had redeeming qualities. It did not live up to the promises on the book jacket. I don't feel I learned anything from reading it and don't think much will stick with me. It
It's difficult for me to understand why this book was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize, although I must admit literature is not my area of expertise.It's a bleak story, lurching from one disaster to the next with minimal respite. DeSoto writes in a strangely passionless tone of voice. The frequent Afrikaans phrases are at times so wrong that they hardly make sense (of course, that would only bother a person who speaks the language). Would it have been so hard to find somebody to edit?It also
What an incredibly depressing book! Beautifully written and yet almost painful to read, especially the last part where the heroine is literally dragging herself around half dead. I didn't particularly like any of the characters which didn't help motivate me to finish, but I did so for the sake of book club. I hope they appreciate it.
Wow. This book is incredible. I won't give out any spoilers, but this story is about two women - one European, one native South African - whose lives intersect and become connected .. during the last throes of the rule of apartheid. Their relationship is not straight-forward, but complicated, and the author explores each women's prejudices and fears in a manner that feels very honest and realistic. While these women need each other, love each other and depend on each other for their very
The author portrayed the tragic situation of South Africa through the eyes of the most vulnerable. Unfortunately, it is not a happy ending. While conciliation may have been possible between the women and maybe mutual benefit occurring for the two the world around them conspires to prevent this from happening. While most of the violence is perpetuated by males, I noticed that most of the Boer women weren't portrayed any more accommodating the the men. I prefer stories of fixable situations.
Beautiful written novel, I was sucked in the story, hard time putting it down.Great story on how we are treated differently by the color of our skin by different races.
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