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“Another wonderful story from Bryce Courtenay. Great historical focus as well as culturally informative. Story of hope and courage. ”
Carol Preston wrote this review Wednesday, March 21, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Bryce Courtenay wrote a follow-up to The Power of One using a young black girl as the main character. It seemed to me the idea was good but he didn't really have a story for Tandia. She spends most the book crying. The deeper a person gets into the book, the more it becomes Pekay's story, and that part was 100% enjoyable. The ending surprised me. One of my favourite writers.”
Kevin L wrote this review Saturday, March 3, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This story follows the Power of One. Really holds you.”
Denise Cleckler wrote this review Saturday, January 28, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Brye Courtenay's Tandia is a follow up from The Power of One. It all started when Tandia's Parent's died to due a certain tragic incident. And from then on, she has to live on her own. She must survive all the harsh times whether that it was that she was arrested by the police making a lifelong enemy, Jannie Geldenhuis, or when she was desperately trying to find someone who would adopt her. And after that, she met Peekay and Hymie who were the only people she can trust. Also, soon, she developed a special relationship between her and Peekay. However, there were also consequences that she must face.
Pang N. wrote this review Sunday, December 11, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I would really recommend this book to historical fiction lovers. This is because it is SUPER fun! However, this is a warning for people who hate violence between there are some really cruel scenes in this book so, just be aware of that before you read this book! And other than that, ENJOY!”
“Mesmerizing!!!”
Gail B wrote this review Monday, October 3, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“What a book. Boxing and Apartheid. Profound.”
Ash L wrote this review Wednesday, February 23, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a sequel to The Power of One, but I don't like it as much. Tandia is equally powerful but very violent and political. Pretty intense. I recommend it to anyone who wants to follow Peekay's story from The Power of One.”
Terry Fernandes wrote this review Saturday, February 12, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Bryce Courtenay is Australia's most popular and best selling author so his books must very well written, symbolic, and interesting. Tandia was written about the Apartheid in South Africa between 1948 and 1993. South Africa was ruled by white people and it was a time of racial segregation. Tandia, a half Indian, half African girl is raped by the police at the age of 16. Due to her fear of the white men, she joins the black resistance movement. It would be very interesting to read about the black resistance movement and learn more about South Africa and its culture.”
Haneen A wrote this review Wednesday, January 19, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Some didn't like this sequel to 'The Power of One'. I did. The switch in narrative point-of-view was a worthwhile idea.”
Regan wrote this review Wednesday, December 8, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A truly thrilling book that keeps the reader on his/her toes. I love the description and the boxing which ive grown to love as ive read these books. A must read i personally think its better than the power of one its that good.”
Jasper S wrote this review Monday, November 1, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
