The Smell Of Apples
$33.18
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
30 June 1996
Summary
Marnus is terrified he will not fulfil the expectations of his elite Afrikaner family who are certain of their superiority. But when Mr Smith arrives, things start to change, affecting Marnus’s values and everything around him that he holds dear.
Mark Behr’s debut novel and the recipient of numerous awards including South Africa’s biggest literary prize, the M-Net Award, as well as the Eugene Maris Prize and the CAN Literary Award. In the UK the book was shortlisted for the Steinbeck …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349107561 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0349107564 |
| Author: | Prof Mark Behr, Mark Behr |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 30 June 1996 |
| Weight: | 150g |
| Dimensions: | 197mm x 134mm x 16mm |
| Series: | Abacus |
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Critics Review
Masterly… A disturbing story which subtly lays bare the twisted logic of apartheid.
An enthralling story… Very powerful. - DAILY EXPRESS
Masterly… A disturbing story which subtly lays bare the twisted logic of apartheid. - THE TIMESEffective and Moving - INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAYCompelling… the disturbing and powerful story of a child’s introduction to hypocrisy and disillusion. - SUNDAY TELEGRAPHAbout The Author
Prof Mark Behr
Mark Behr was born in Tanzania and grew up in South Africa. His multi-award winning debut novel was lauded by critics worldwide, translated into numerous languages and recognised as a South African classic.
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