Product ReviewsThe Power of One : A Novel by Bryce Courtenay (1996, Trade Paperback)

Soul stirring presentation of universal truths

In this book there are tragedy, serio-comedy, malevolence, generosity, evil, endurance, cruelty, and ultimately hope. The author has created a memorable book of such depth, one needs to re-read it to discover the subtleties, for the plot is so bold that nuance isn't always obvious on the first reading. Highly recommended if you want a book to stir your soul.Read full review...

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A great read with many surprises.

A wonderful story, well written, humorous and sad and very entertaining. Highly recommend this to readers and book clubs.

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The Power of One

My Book Club read this novel in May 2006. Most of us enjoyed the book and found it thought provoking. This poignant coming of age story is told in the first person by "PK," who we meet at the young age of five years old. South Africa at the beginning, duration and the years following WWII,provides a historical setting to the extraordinary discovery of self and triumph over adversity and cruelty that the reader experiences along with PK.

Some graphic instances of cruelity make this suitable for older teens only and adults who are prepared for this.Read full review...

So great!

It's perfect. I love this book.

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It’s a phenomenal book. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a good read.

It’s a phenomenal book. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a good read.

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The power of one

Enjoyed reading this well-written book immensely…

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A Novel for Teenagers and Adults

This is a novel with many wisdoms for young people as they are maturing to adulthood.

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The Power of One

Incredibly powerful novel. The writing is impeccable.

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Cardboard Women

The Power of One is exceptionally well written, bringing the reader along on Peekay's incredible journey to manhood. He encounters a Dickensian roster of characters and there are laughs and tears (the other reveiwers note the cruetly of the much of the subject matter, and they are not mistaken)along the way.

But where oh where are the female characters? They exist only to further the plot and have no dreams or characteristics all their own, except an amazing faculty to serve the male characters.Read full review...

The Power of One

Great read

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