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What Will People Say?

Rehana Rossouw
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What Will People Say?

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

Rehana Rossouw

What Will People Say?

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cape Town, South Africa • 1980s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

What Will People Say? by Rehana Rossouw is set in 1986 in Cape Flats, Cape Town, and follows the Fourie family, who struggle against the backdrop of Apartheid and pervasive gang violence. Magda and Neville Fourie strive to protect their children—Suzette, Nicky, and Anthony—from crime and political unrest as they navigate their aspirations and realities within the crime-ridden neighborhood of Hanover Park. This book contains descriptions of gang-related violence and socio-political oppression.

Challenging

Melancholic

Gritty

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.2

213 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rehana Rossouw’s What Will People Say? is praised for its vivid portrayal of life in 1980s South Africa, capturing the socio-political tensions through compelling characters. While the narrative is immersive and thought-provoking, some critics find the pacing uneven and certain subplots underdeveloped. Overall, it’s lauded for its emotional depth and rich historical context.

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Who Should Read What Will People Say??

Readers who appreciate detailed portrayals of socio-political landscapes influenced by personal and collective struggles will enjoy What Will People Say? by Rehana Rossouw. Fans of Alan Paton's Cry, the Beloved Country or Zadie Smith's White Teeth will find resonance in Rossouw's narrative.

4.2

213 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cape Town, South Africa • 1980s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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