Title: Sizwe, Thembile and Matthew
Author: Uzair Choonara
Reviewed by: Mehboob Ali Wajoodeen
Main Theme: Apartheid
Summary: Mr. Thomas is a white racist man who hatred blacks during apartheid just like any other white. Sizwe worked for Thomas and Thomas didn’t like him at all so he organized for his arrestment and for Sizwe’s wife to work as a slave for him. As the year 1994 came by, Sizwe got freed after 8 months in imprisonment and soon rejoiced with his family. He now helps people who suffered the hash struggle of apartheid.
Young author, Uzair Choonara, creates a marvelous setting to the story. He writes this book in such approach that readers would actually encounter a real life image and the moods created between characters are astonishing. The author often notifies the reader that apartheid rules oppressed blacks and other coloured skin groups therefore; a clear massage is set that blacks were frequently treated as slaves.
For me this book would attract more children to read as it unfolds the real story of apartheid and the choice of words are suited for ages 6-11. After reading this book, one would have a superb understanding of how people struggled and fought until freedom prevailed.
The massage is to remind the younger generation about our country’s history so that they don’t become ignorant. A frictional book that’s well prepared but with a factual storyline.
Author: Uzair Choonara
Reviewed by: Mehboob Ali Wajoodeen
Main Theme: Apartheid
Summary: Mr. Thomas is a white racist man who hatred blacks during apartheid just like any other white. Sizwe worked for Thomas and Thomas didn’t like him at all so he organized for his arrestment and for Sizwe’s wife to work as a slave for him. As the year 1994 came by, Sizwe got freed after 8 months in imprisonment and soon rejoiced with his family. He now helps people who suffered the hash struggle of apartheid.
Young author, Uzair Choonara, creates a marvelous setting to the story. He writes this book in such approach that readers would actually encounter a real life image and the moods created between characters are astonishing. The author often notifies the reader that apartheid rules oppressed blacks and other coloured skin groups therefore; a clear massage is set that blacks were frequently treated as slaves.
For me this book would attract more children to read as it unfolds the real story of apartheid and the choice of words are suited for ages 6-11. After reading this book, one would have a superb understanding of how people struggled and fought until freedom prevailed.
The massage is to remind the younger generation about our country’s history so that they don’t become ignorant. A frictional book that’s well prepared but with a factual storyline.
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