When a Man Cries (Paperback)

from maykasahara

It's a fascinating read from a young author in South Africa. A novel which may not convince as much as recently praised literary attempts, such as The quiet violence of dreams, Duiker and Welcome to our Hillbrow, Mpe (two other ground-breaking novels from young authors who unfortunately both died...

from getupkid10

When a man cries is a book about the faults, immaturity, immorality, and emotions of flawed men in the townships of South Africa. The book follows the adult life of Themba Limba through his highs as a school teacher in the township, his promotion to principal and his election to a local governmen...

from whitewavedarling

For me, this was an incredibly slow read. The casual and rather unsympathetic voice of the narrator makes the book go slowly, and seem inconsequential at even the most dramatic moments. And, because the end is somewhat anticlimactic, and because even climaxes are treated as the most casual of aff...