A Telling Time

By Glynnis Hayward

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591295912
• ISBN13: 9781591295914
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Publishamerica Inc
• Length: 211 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

Captivating reading

Once I had started reading A Telling Time by Glynnis Hayward, I could not put the book down. The story line is gripping: it not only made me much more aware of South Africa during the 1970's and how brutal the police system was for opponents of the government, it questioned the horror that humans can inflict on each other. The lessons learned from the story apply much more broadly than apartheid South Africa. The book helped me understand vividly how undemocratic regimes with security apparatus that has no limit to its power can exercise control and terror over its citizens. It did so with chilling descriptions of torture, brutality and deception yet kept me hooked with the courage of people who defied the system at great personal cost. This is a must read

Authentic

From the first to last page I was involved at a deeply emotional level. The characters and story authentic and real; I could not put the book down. A well crafted and beautifully written story of life as it was in SA in the '70s - I know, I was there!

A brilliant book by a brilliant author

From an avid reader and an English major at Georgetown University, I can honestly say that A Telling Time is one of the best novels I have read in the last few years. With brilliant character development, a suspenseful plot, and a conclusion that derives hope for humanity, to me, Glynnis Hayward is one of the more exciting up-and-coming authors out there. I highly recommend this book to all of you who share my appreciation for great literature.

A Taste of Africa

This book is full of suspense and keeps you turning the pages. You can't believe what you're reading at times, yet the subject matter is all too real. Its made me very interested to read more about South Africa.

A Telling Time review

This was a very gripping read. I absolutely could not put it down. It was well written and very moving and reminded me of "Cry the Beloved Country."