| This book tells the story of David Lurie, a South African professor who, after being fired for sexual misconduct, goes to live in a remote area with his daughter. He plans to work on his Byron studies but finds himself getting involved in local dramas. After his daughter is violated by local black neighbors, David is forced to reconsider his views toward women and life in general. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1980's-1999 Romance/Romance Problems Yes Family, struggle with Yes Struggle with: - Daughter Kind of sex: - rape - lesbians Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Taboo sex story? Yes Lover is Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - 40's-50's Main Adversary Identity: - natural phenomena Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 3 () Africa Yes Kind of Africa: - White Enclave Farm/Ranch? Yes Farm/Ranch: - lot of descript of animal care Writing Style Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - rape/molest Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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