Review: A powerful and moving story
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 07 23, 2014
Although this is a work of fiction, the author has done an amazing job in her research and portrayal of one the most horrific episodes of South African (and human) history. The author takes us through the journey of two specific women, one white, one black and their struggles to end apartheid and the suffering and death it created, but also the deep and loving friendship that developed between them.The only reason I gave this 4 stars was due to a variety of typographical and editing errors that appeared about half-way through the book and continued through the end (although they don’t distract too much from the story, so please don’t be deterred). However this is such a powerful and moving story that I couldn’t put it down and it’s left a haunting impression on me that will stay with me for quite some time. If you’re interested in historical fiction, this is the book for you. But beware, this book is not for the faint of heart, the horrors depicted are graphic and atrocious, but more importantly, historically correct and that is the true horror.This book was provided to me for free for an honest and unbiased review (see all our reviews at http://www.bookexplosions.com/)