Description
Discover the power of storytelling with 'The Promise', the Winner of the Booker Prize 2021. This compelling B-format paperback delves into the intricate dynamics of a family in crisis against the backdrop of South Africa's socio-political landscape. With 320 pages of profound narrative, the novel unfolds at a farm outside Pretoria where the Swarts gather for Ma's funeral. The younger generation, represented by Anton and Amor, wrestles with their family's legacy and the unfulfilled promise made to Salome, the Black woman who endured decades of servitude. As they confront long-buried resentments and unresolved tensions, readers are led to ponder a haunting question: can one break free from the shackles of a broken promise? With rave reviews calling it 'a masterpiece' and 'utterly compelling', 'The Promise' is not just a book—it's a beautifully woven epic that resonates with themes of redemption, memory, and familial bonds. Perfect for literary enthusiasts seeking impactful stories and award-winning literature. Add this must-read title to your collection today! Order now for swift delivery and immerse yourself in this powerful narrative today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529113877
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 320
Description:
Winner of the Booker Prize 2021 - discover the powerful story of a family in crisis.
WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2021
Discover the Sunday Times bestselling story of a family in crisis.
'A tour de force... A spectacular demonstration of how the novel can make us see and think afresh' Booker Judges, 2021
'A masterpiece - a moving, brilliantly told family epic' Elizabeth Day
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On a farm outside Pretoria, the Swarts are gathering for Ma's funeral. The younger generation, Anton and Amor, detest everything the family stand for - not least their treatment of the Black woman who has worked for them her whole life. Salome was to be given her own house, her own land...yet somehow, that vow is carefully ignored.
As each decade passes, and the family assemble again, one question hovers over them. Can you ever escape the repercussions of a broken promise?
____________________________
'Astonishing' Colm T ibin
'Bursting with life' The Times
'Utterly compelling' Patrick Gale
'Gorgeous and pleasurable' Tessa Hadley
'Stunning' Observer
** A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, DAILY TELEGRAPH, i AND NEW STATESMAN **
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529113877
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2022
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 320
Description:
Winner of the Booker Prize 2021 - discover the powerful story of a family in crisis.
WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE 2021
Discover the Sunday Times bestselling story of a family in crisis.
'A tour de force... A spectacular demonstration of how the novel can make us see and think afresh' Booker Judges, 2021
'A masterpiece - a moving, brilliantly told family epic' Elizabeth Day
____________________________
On a farm outside Pretoria, the Swarts are gathering for Ma's funeral. The younger generation, Anton and Amor, detest everything the family stand for - not least their treatment of the Black woman who has worked for them her whole life. Salome was to be given her own house, her own land...yet somehow, that vow is carefully ignored.
As each decade passes, and the family assemble again, one question hovers over them. Can you ever escape the repercussions of a broken promise?
____________________________
'Astonishing' Colm T ibin
'Bursting with life' The Times
'Utterly compelling' Patrick Gale
'Gorgeous and pleasurable' Tessa Hadley
'Stunning' Observer
** A BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, DAILY TELEGRAPH, i AND NEW STATESMAN **