Review: Gripping!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 30, 2014
How the Water Falls is an intense and profound eye opener regarding the apartheid in South Africa.Author K. P. Kollenborn brings us this captivating tale that interweaves fiction and fact for a horrifying look at how South Africa was affected by the apartheid. Until reading this book I had no idea the extent of suffering endured at the hands of the apartheid. Kollenborn brings to life all the horrid details allowing the reader to fully appreciate the state of life in South Africa during the apartheid era.Kollenborn’s ability to speak in several voices throughout the story allows the reader to have the experience through different points of view. The strength, courage, and tenacity held by the two main characters, Joanne and Lena, is inspiring. The dialogue is hypnotic surrounding you in the moment. The characters are striking in their depth. The storyline is suspenseful, intense, and addictive. There is love, sex, suffering, solidarity and hope. For an unforgettable experience, I highly recommend it!