Wednesday, November 21, 2007

A Sparrow Falls

Another Wilbur Smith novel. I kind of like his novels as it captures a time way in the past and a place which is a melting pot for culture - Africa. This captures South Africa from the boer time till before the second world war.
The story is fast paced. It is interesting in every page. it captures the political atmosphere, the animosity of the Boers & the English, Communism seeping into South Africa, the first outsourcing outrage, the beauty of africa, zulu trackers and a time that is quite enchanting.

Worth reading. It can be quite ecstatic for a history buff and enthralling for someone who know about Africa and its history.

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