Ratings: Goodreads: 3.4/5 Overview: Passing the time while he and his shipmates wait for the tide to turn, Marlow, a seaman, tells of his journey up the Congo, a journey in search of ivory, wealth and power. His tale is dominated by the distant but fascinating figure of Kurtz; worshipped and feared by invaders and natives alike, he is a paradox – beloved, Messianic, … [Read more...]
KAFFIR BOY – MARK MATHABANE
Ratings: Barnes and Noble: 4.6/5 Amazon: 4.5/5 Goodreads: 4.15/5 Overview: (According to Barnes and Noble) The classic story of life in Apartheid South Africa. Mark Mathabane was weaned on devastating poverty and schooled in the cruel streets of South Africa's most desperate ghetto, where bloody gang wars and midnight police raids were his rites of passage. … [Read more...]
On Writing Well – Book Summary
On Writing Well – The Classic Guide to Writing Non-Fiction By William Zinsser Favourite Quotes Writing is hard work. A clear sentence is no accident. Very few sentences come out right the first time, or even the third time. Remember this in moments of despair. If you find writing is hard, it’s because it is hard. (p. 9) The only way to learn to write is to force yourself to … [Read more...]