July's People by Nadine Gordimer
"July's People" is a novel set in a hypothetical future where South Africa's apartheid system has collapsed and the nation is embroiled in a brutal civil war. The story follows a liberal white family who, fleeing the violence, are taken in by their black servant, July, in his rural village. The book explores the power dynamics and complexities of their relationship, as they navigate this new reality where traditional roles are reversed, and grapple with issues of race, class, and privilege.
The 1113th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1981
- Nationality
- South African
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 160-200
- Words
- 47,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 63rd on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)