What Will People Say?
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
320
Novel • Fiction
Cape Town, South Africa • 1980s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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320
Novel • Fiction
Cape Town, South Africa • 1980s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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