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Bundu Chris Barnard

Bundu By Chris Barnard

Bundu by Chris Barnard


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Summary

Bundu is about the people and the animals of Africa in the heights of their beauty and the depths of their despair. It is a love story and a meditation on the mystery of our powers and the limitations that we share with our brothers, the animals.

Bundu Summary

Bundu by Chris Barnard

In a place near Mozambique, drought is causing devastation. Hosts of desperate natives seek refuge in a forgotten outpost, an under-resourced clinic run by a small group of volunteers and courageous nuns. But the human flow soon becomes too much for them, and there is no help from outside. Within the small isolated community, a plan takes shape that is as outrageous as it is inspired a last bid to acquire more supplies.

Bundu Reviews

Compact, colourful, freighted with great issues but written with pace and grace, Bundu should introduce UK readers to a giant of African fiction... the South African veteran's latest novel reveals an author at the height of his powers... An ideas-rich adventure, superbly served by translator Michiel Heyns. * The Independent *
Love, intrigue, and a keen observation of human treachery and human hope fill the pages. Translated from the Afrikaans into a flowing, nicely paced English, this should appeal to those seeking a different viewpoint that still resonates as deeply human. * Booklist *
A strong read, entertaining and addictive. * Cape Times *

About Chris Barnard

Chris Barnard was born in Nelspruit in 1939. He matriculated in 1957 and completed a BA degree in 1960 at the University of Pretoria. He worked as a journalist for seventeen years and as a script writer and film producer between 1978 and 1994. Barnard has published thirty books, including novels, plays for stage and radio, short stories, film scripts and childrens books. In February 2012, he was recipient of the Department of Arts and Culture's South African Literary Awards (SALA) for lifetime achievement.

Additional information

GOR005107393
9781846882333
1846882338
Bundu by Chris Barnard
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Alma Books Ltd
2013-01-17
224
Short-listed for Independent Foreign Fiction Prize 2013
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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