The Promise
Damon Galgut wrote The Promise, which was published in 2021. Set in South Africa, the story revolves around a family and their struggles with identity, secrets, and the legacy of apartheid. The novel begins with a young boy named Amor, who witnesses a violent incident involving his mother and a stranger. This event sets in motion a chain of events that spans several decades, as the narrative follows the lives of four characters: Amor, his sister Marion, their mother Rachel,...
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