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The Quiet Violence of Dreams

by K. Sello Duiker
RM41.00 MYR Now RM34.00 MYR Save 17%
The Quiet Violence of Dreams
The Quiet Violence of Dreams

South African urban culture through intimate storytelling.

If you're interested in a deep, nuanced portrait of contemporary South Africa, "The Quiet Violence of Dreams" is a compelling choice. The struggles and awakenings of Tshepo amidst Cape Town’s diverse neighborhoods offer an unflinching look at identity, sexuality, and mental health. It's a novel that invites you into the complexities of life, seen through the eyes of characters who live on the edge of society's norms, and stays with you long after the last page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Quiet Violence of Dreams

by K. Sello Duiker
RM41.00 MYR Now RM34.00 MYR Save 17%
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ISBN: 9780795701207
Authors: K. Sello Duiker
Publisher: Kwela Books
Date of Publication: 2010-04-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Race, LGBTQ+
Goodreads rating: 4.33
(rated by 337 readers)
 

South African urban culture through intimate storytelling.

If you're interested in a deep, nuanced portrait of contemporary South Africa, "The Quiet Violence of Dreams" is a compelling choice. The struggles and awakenings of Tshepo amidst Cape Town’s diverse neighborhoods offer an unflinching look at identity, sexuality, and mental health. It's a novel that invites you into the complexities of life, seen through the eyes of characters who live on the edge of society's norms, and stays with you long after the last page.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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