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The Smell Of Apples
Prof Mark Behr
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Description for The Smell Of Apples
Paperback. Winner of the "CNA Literary Debut Award". 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 he holds dear. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 14. Weight in Grams: 172.
'Masterly... A disturbing story which subtly lays bare the twisted logic of apartheid' The Times
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 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 Award and the Guardian Fiction Prize, and received the Betty Trask Award. In the USA the novel won the Art Seidenbaum Award from the Los Angeles Times.
Product Details
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group London
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780349107561
SKU
V9780349107561
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About 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.
Reviews for The Smell Of Apples
An enthralling story... Very powerful.
DAILY EXPRESS
Masterly... A disturbing story which subtly lays bare the twisted logic of apartheid.
THE TIMES
Effective and Moving
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
Compelling... the disturbing and powerful story of a child's introduction to hypocrisy and disillusion.
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
DAILY EXPRESS
Masterly... A disturbing story which subtly lays bare the twisted logic of apartheid.
THE TIMES
Effective and Moving
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
Compelling... the disturbing and powerful story of a child's introduction to hypocrisy and disillusion.
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH