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Hum If You Don't Know the Words

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Bianca Marais

Hum If You Don't Know the Words

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

420

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

South Africa • 1970s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Hum If You Don't Know the Words by Bianca Marais follows a young girl named Robin and a Black woman, Beauty, in apartheid-era South Africa. After a personal tragedy, their lives intersect, highlighting themes of loss, family, and racial injustice. The novel explores their journey towards understanding and healing amidst a backdrop of societal turmoil.

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

13,121 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Hum If You Don't Know the Words by Bianca Marais captivates with its poignant storytelling and vivid portrayal of apartheid-era South Africa. The novel is praised for its compelling characters and emotional depth, though some critiques mention a predictable plot and lengthy narrative. Overall, it offers a moving exploration of racial identity and resilience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hum If You Don't Know the Words?

A reader who would enjoy Hum If You Don't Know the Words by Bianca Marais appreciates emotionally charged narratives with themes of race, family, and resilience, similar to The Help by Kathryn Stockett or The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. They enjoy stories set against historical backdrops and rich character development.

4.4

13,121 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

420

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

South Africa • 1970s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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