The wanderers
Mphuthumi Ntabeni
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The wanderers
Published
2021
Publisher
Kwela Books
Pages
347
ISBN-13
9780795710049
ISBN-10
0795710046
Description
Phaks joined the anti-apartheid struggle and went into exile before his daughter Ruru was born. He never returned. Years later, Ruru goes to Tanzania in search of the remnants of his life. He finds it in his widow and his 'Pillow books'- journals he kept while coming to terms with his mortality. Struck by the parallels with her teenage letters to her late mother, she reads to find answers to her questions: Who was he? Why did he not return? She reads to find a sense of belonging in the world. Informed by Africa's recent history and examining its effects on ordinary family lives, this novel depicts the resilience of the people of the continent. A story of parting ways and the merging of spirits, bound by blood and undeclared immutable love, The Wanderers is an atmopheric novel that lingers unforgettably in the mind"--
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The wanderers?
This edition of The wanderers has approximately 347 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 The wanderers?
For most readers, The wanderers typically takes between 7h 14m and 4h 49m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 86,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 47m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 86,750 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 The wanderers?
The estimated word count for The wanderers is approximately 86,750 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 The wanderers?
The wanderers was written by Mphuthumi Ntabeni.
When was The wanderers published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2021. The original work may have been published on a different date.