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Dec 06, 2018Reads_A_Lot rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I enjoy coming of age stories and have also enjoyed several historical fiction books set in Africa. This had both so it was a win-win for me. Set in the South African Bushveld during the 1940’s thru the 1960’s, It follows Persomi from a poor child of sharecroppers to adulthood. The are three main storylines: Persomi’s poor upbringing, her bittersweet romantic life, and her fight against Apartheid laws when they affect the local Indian townspeople. I really liked the character of Persomi who was strong enough to overcome her circumstances and make something of herself. Some of the legalese towards the end was a little slow but overall a big thumbs up for this book. Looking forward to The Crooked Path which follows the life of another character from this book.