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Synopsis
A reporter in South Africa discovers a lost valley whose inhabitants continue to practice apartheid. They are the descendants of an 1880s fundamentalist Christian sect and they have managed to maintain their isolation by murdering visitors. A satire on Afrikaner culture by the author of A Dry White Season.
Devil's Valley: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This book contains violence including murder, racist ideology as a central theme, and mature explorations of South African apartheid culture through satire. The isolated community maintains power through violence and fundamentalist beliefs.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, racism, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in literary satire and South African history will find a dark exploration of isolation and extremism.