Penguin Random House has shared a video interview with award-winning author Carol Campbell, talking about The Tortoise Cried Its Only Tear, her third book on the Karoo.
Like Campbell’s previous work this story is a piece of social realism but, for the first time, Campbell introduces hints of magical realism – which is very much in keeping with the worldview of the people she writes about.
This title is also available in Afrikaans as Die skilpad se enigste traan.
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Date: Tuesday, 5 March 2019
Time: 18:00 for 18:30
Venue: Exclusive Books Gateway, Gateway Theatre of Shopping, cnr Sugar Cl and Gateway Dr, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban
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Date: Thursday, 7 March 2019
Time: 18:00 for 18:30
Venue: Exclusive Books Somerset West, Shop 327, Somerset Mall, the intersection of N2 & R44, Somerset West
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‘One of the joys of writing is that you can build bridges between people, create empathy,’ Campbell says.
‘But you can also go back in time, you can go forward in time, and take your reader with you. It’s a tremendously powerful position to be in! And one that I have great fun and joy in exploring.’
Watch the video:
