Small things: A novel

A journalist-comrade-lover caught up in politics and social injustice faces treachery and betrayal, leading to choices wrought by remorse and retribution. Despite the trauma, there is a distinct musicality to the lyrical unpacking.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 160 pages
\n Publication date: 18 May 2018
\n Publisher: Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd
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In this captivating tale of love and learning, the existential turmoil of a life plagued by circumstance assumes a rhythm all its own, woven together by the threads of loss and loneliness, yet also infused with a profound self-awareness. The narrative oscillates between melancholia, brutality, humor, and frustration, as a journalist, comrade, and lover entangled in the complexities of politics and social injustice navigates treachery and betrayal on every level. Set against the backdrop of a cityscape that both tantalizes and taunts, this is a realm where love falters and passion wanes, where suffering holds no meaning, and where an individual escapes death only to confront choices shaped by remorse, retribution, conscience, and character. Yet, even amidst the depths of trauma, there exists a distinct musicality to the lyrical unfolding that follows a series of small, seemingly insignificant moments. It is through these delicate details that the story reveals its true essence, painting a vivid portrait of the human condition and the complexities of navigating the treacherous waters of existence.

\n Weight: 178g\n
Dimension: 136 x 211 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781431426638\n \n