Rumours
Mongane Wally Serote
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Rumours
Published
2013
Publisher
Jacana Media
Pages
278
ISBN-13
9781431405305
Description
"Keke, a veteran MK cadre who was once the CEO of a cellphone company, wakes up one day to find his life in ruins. He has lost his job and his wife, and he has become more and more reliant on the solace of alcohol. After hitting rock bottom, Keke is thrust into a spiritual journey. He meets Ami, a shaman from Mali, and travels there, where he is 'cooked' and cleansed in a 'meeting' with his ancestors. Only when he is healed, and understands his role in the context of a post-apartheid South Africa, can Keke make a careful comeback to his country to rejoin his wife and comrades. The global village, the African continent and South Africa are the platforms where Keke's life unfolds in the 21st century." -- Back cover.
Subjects
The Wind in the Willows
Fight Club
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe in Five Volumes
Complete Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
Appointment in Samarra
The primal wound
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Rumours?
This edition of Rumours has approximately 278 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Rumours?
For most readers, Rumours typically takes between 5h 48m and 3h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 69,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 38m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 69,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Rumours?
The estimated word count for Rumours is approximately 69,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Rumours?
Rumours was written by Mongane Wally Serote.
When was Rumours published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.