Child of the River

Arawful Coming-of-Age in South Africa's Shadows

Written byIrma Joubert

Narrated bySarah Zimmerman

Length10h42m

Release dateOctober 18, 2016

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Coming of Age

Languageenglish

★★★★☆ 4.5 (790 ratings)

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Author	Irma Joubert
Narrator	Sarah Zimmerman
Runtime	10h42m
Published	October 18, 2016
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.5 / 5 (790 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Coming of Age, Christian Fiction, Historical, Historical Fiction, 20th Century, World War II & Holocaust, Women's Fiction
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

‘Child of the River’ is a poignant journey through apartheid’s shadows, narrated with raw emotion by Sarah Zimmerman. Persomi, a young, white sharecropper, grapples with her identity and the harsh realities of her world. Zimmerman’s performance brings vividness to each character and setting, making this audiobook both intimate and expansive.

Tags: South AfricanApartheidComing of AgeIntimateHistorical Fiction

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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Sarah Zimmerman delivers an extraordinary performance in ‘Child of the River,’ her voice oscillating between the childlike wonder and the hardened resilience of Persomi. The narrative unfolds with a delicate balance, capturing the beauty and brutality of rural South Africa with unflinching authenticity. However, some scenes feel overly dense, bogging down what could otherwise be a more fluid listen. Despite this, Zimmerman’s dedication keeps listeners engaged throughout the 10-hour journey. The storytelling is masterful, weaving together heartbreak and triumph in a way that feels both familiar and uniquely powerful.

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