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Tandia

By: Bryce Courtenay
Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
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Summary

Tandia is a child of all Africa: half Indian, half African, beautiful and intelligent, she is only 16 when she is first brutalized by the police. Her fear of the White man leads her to join the Black resistance movement. With her in the fight for justice is the one White man Tandia can trust, the welterweight champion of the world, Peekay. Now he must fight their common enemy in order to save both their lives.

©2013 Christine Courtenay (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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"Humphrey Bower is brilliant....[Tandia] will resonate in the hearts and minds of listeners long after the final chapter." (AudioFile Magazine

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excellent read

This is the sequel to power of one, and is just as good, and more adult, with more violence in some parts.
Lots of good boxing matches, to go along side the political plots which often come with South African books of the 2nd part of the 20th century.
A good return for your credit with well over 20 Hours of audio with a great reader.

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Another triumph

After listening to Brother Fish, I wanted to experience another Bryce Courtnay novel and this did not disappoint.
The amazing characters once again drew me in and I felt the struggle of black South Africans.
Tandia experienced terrible brutality, but her strength of character helped her survive.
Another great story, brilliantly read. Don't miss it.

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Tandia and Peekay

What did you like most about Tandia?

the wonderful story of Africa its people and their lands..

Who was your favorite character and why?

Pee Kay i followed him through The power of one. And this wonderful book let me stay with him,right to the end of his fantastic journey.

Which character – as performed by Humphrey Bower – was your favourite?

oh ! that is a hard one to answer,as all his characters are just so pitch perfect.. The whole ; Sheebang !!!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

not possible its very long, but I did find it difficult to put down... I wanted to put a Do Not Disturb Me sign near me most of the time...

Any additional comments?

Bryce Courtney is some story teller,I have read a good few of his books and loved them. Tandia is particularly good,it showed me just how bad things were in South Africa for the black and coloured people.If you have a Heart and a Soul, I think you will love this book.

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Another wonderful Bryce Courtenay story

This is a story that can be read on it's own, but has more meaning when read after The Power of One. It is as powerful, emotive and rewarding as that first novel covering similar topics from an opposite point of view and a female voice. The characterisations are, as ever, wonderful. From the moment the book starts you are drawn into the events by a shocking incident that sets the basis for the main character's struggle through the rest of the book.

Can't recommend enough!

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Part two of a tragic story

When I read the power of one my mind was baffled with juxtaposition of innocence and strength in a terrible situation. Tandia follows on from this with a powerful portrayal of what happened next. The twist of two voices is a unique story telling feature and shows the story from two points or view. The ending ..... Now that was not expected..... Listen and you will be amazed.

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Superb

An excellent story with carefully woven characters and narration, with superb narration. I really enjoyed listening to this book - high recommended.

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Breathtakingly good

Incredible story and narrated like no other audio book I have listened to before. A must read/listen!

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Brilliant!

This follow-on to The Power of One did not disappoint. Bryce Courtenay vividly paints a scene with his words and Humphrey Bower captures every character so well with his voice. The telling of South Africa's bitter history of apartheid has educated this South African. Thank you, Mr Courtenay.

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Powerful book

Wow, a powerful story, well told. I’ve lived in South Africa during the latter years of Apartheid, and was born in Rhodesia, so can easily believe that this all went on, though I didn’t see any of the atrocities towards blacks and coloureds. It still shocked me. The Afrikaners were a tough and religious lot, and I know they hated those of colour, since many have coloured blood in them, and I know they liked to mix with blacks in secret in the “homelands”.
I liked the narrator, but there were some poor pronunciations which were annoying, and a few discrepancies in little details. I know it’s irrelevant to the story, but can I just say that bluebells do not flower in early spring like daffodils! They’re not out till early May in the UK!
That aside, it was a great book, and I was sad when it was over.

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Wonderful storytelling

Just completely opened my eyes to the horror of Apartheid. Compelling reading but read The Power of One first.

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