'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.

About the Author
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
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 *


Awards
Winner of Betty Trask Awards 1995. Short-listed for Betty Trask Award 1995.



Book Information
ISBN 9780349107561
Author Prof Mark Behr
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Abacus
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 180g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 20mm