![]() ![]() ![]() And as the country moves from old deep divisions to its new so-called fairer society, the lost promise of more than just one family hovers behind the novel's title. yet somehow, as each decade passes, that promise remains unfulfilled.The narrator's eye shifts and blinks: moving fluidly between characters, flying into their dreams deliciously lethal in its observation. After years of service, Salome was promised her own house, her own land. The younger generation, Anton and Amor, detest everything the family stand for - not least the failed promise to the Black woman who has worked for them her whole life. The Swarts are gathering for Ma's funeral. ***LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 BOOKER PRIZE***A masterpiece of a family in crisis from twice Booker-shortlisted author Damon Galgut'Astonishing' Colm T?ib?n'A literary masterpiece' Sarah HallThe Promise charts the crash and burn of a white South African family, living on a farm outside Pretoria. The Promise Character Analysis Manie While all the Swart family members left alive after Rachel’s death bear some responsibility for not fulfilling the promise to give Salome ownership of her house, Manie bears the most responsibility. Rachel talks to her husband, Manie, about her feelings, and he promises that he will gift Salome with a house within the firm. ISBN-13 : 9781529113877 Synopsis The Promise When Rachel realizes that Salome is extremely hardworking and diligent in her duties, she decides that the family should award her a house on the farm. ![]() The Promise Full Pages Online With Audiobook ![]()
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